Noise control system, Noise control system -34, 34 vehicle care – GMC 2012 Sierra User Manual

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GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC - 11/15/11

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Vehicle Care

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For all 6.6 L Duramax Diesel
2500HD Series applications and
all 3500 Series applications, the
proper level is from 17 mm to
21 mm (0.6 in to 0.8 in) below
the bottom of the fill plug hole,
located on the rear axle. Add
only enough fluid to reach the
proper level.

What to Use

Refer to Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 11‑12
to
determine what kind of lubricant
to use.

Noise Control System

The following information relates
to compliance with federal noise
emission standards for vehicles with
a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) of more than 4 536 kg
(10,000 lbs). The noise control
system warranty is given in your
warranty booklet.

These standards apply only to
vehicles sold in the United States.

Federal law prohibits the following
acts or the causing thereof:

1. The removal or rendering

inoperative by any person,
other than for purposes of
maintenance, repair or
replacement, of any device or
element of design incorporated
into any new vehicle for the
purpose of noise control, prior to
its sale or delivery to the ultimate
purchaser or while it is in use; or

2. The use of the vehicle after such

device or element of design has
been removed or rendered
inoperative by any person.

Among those acts presumed to
constitute tampering are the acts
listed below.

Insulation:

Removal of the noise shields or any
underhood insulation.

Engine:

Removal or rendering engine speed
governor, if the vehicle has one,
inoperative so as to allow engine
speed to exceed manufacturer
specifications.

Fan and Drive:

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Removal of fan clutch, if the
vehicle has one, or rendering
clutch inoperative.

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Removal of the fan shroud, if the
vehicle has one.

Air Intake:

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Removal of the air cleaner
silencer.

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Modification of the air cleaner.

Exhaust:

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Removal of the muffler and/or
resonator.

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Removal of the exhaust pipes
and exhaust pipe clamps.

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