Automatic transmission fluid, When to check and change – GMC 2000 Sierra User Manual

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2. If your vehicle does not

have a panel under the
center of the instrument
panel, or when the panel
is removed, reach under
the instrument panel
towards the front of the
vehicle and pull
downward on the filter
retaining bracket.

3. Remove the air filter by pulling downward on the

element. Remove the second portion of the air filter
by sliding it towards the rear of the vehicle and then
pulling downward.

4. Install the new filter by reversing the steps listed

previously. Be sure to follow any instructions that
may be included in the replacement filter package.

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the passenger compartment air filter. See
“Scheduled Maintenance” in the Index.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

When to Check and Change

A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.

Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles
(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
D In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature

regularly reaches 90

_F (32_C) or higher.

D In hilly or mountainous terrain.
D When doing frequent trailer towing.
D Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the fluid and filter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).

See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.

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