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Section 0B
Lubrication and Service
ATTENTION
Before performing any Service Operation or other procedure described in this Section, refer to Section 00
Warnings, Cautions and Notes for correct workshop practices with regard to safety and/or property damage.
1 General Information ...............................................................................................................................2
1.1 Service Displays .................................................................................................................................................... 2
Service Reminder Display..................................................................................................................................... 2
Prior to Service Due........................................................................................................................................... 2
Service Due........................................................................................................................................................ 2
Service Overdue................................................................................................................................................. 2
Service Well Overdue......................................................................................................................................... 2
Service Reminder Reset Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 2
Service Reset Display........................................................................................................................................ 2
2 Lubrication Specifications ....................................................................................................................3
2.1 Capacities Chart..................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Recommended Lubricants.................................................................................................................................... 4
3 Servicing .................................................................................................................................................6
3.1 Maintenance Schedule – Alloytec V6 – Domestic............................................................................................... 6
Determining the proper service interval .............................................................................................................. 6
Intermediate service intervals – 7,500 km or 6 months...................................................................................... 6
Regular service intervals – 15,000 km or 12 months.......................................................................................... 6
Maintenance Schedule .......................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Maintenance Schedule – GEN III V8 – Domestic ................................................................................................. 7
Determining the proper service interval .............................................................................................................. 7
Intermediate service intervals – 5,000 km or 3 months...................................................................................... 7
Regular service intervals – 10,000 km or 6 months............................................................................................ 7
Maintenance Schedule .......................................................................................................................................... 7
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1 General Information
This Section provides details of the lubricants and the servicing schedules for all models. The capacities of main fluid
levels as well as the International or General Motors specific ation are included in the tables. The Servicing part of this
Section contains tables to be utilised by the technicia n to perform the services at the interv als stipulated.
1.1 Service Displays
Service Reminder Display
A service reminder is displayed when the ignition is
switched on or off until the trip computer is reset. The
service reminder is displayed for a total of 10 seconds.
Figure 0B – 1
Prior to Service Due
Service Due is determined from the odometer reading. The MFD shows a reminder 1000 km before a service is due. The
service interval becoming due is displayed on the MFD, and the spanner in the icon flashes. This service reminder is
displayed for up to 10 second s whenever the ignition is s witched o n or off until the service reminder is reset.
Service Due
When a service is due, the whole icon flashes. This service reminder is displayed for up to 10 seconds whenever the
ignition is switched on or off until the service reminder is reset.
Service Overdue
When a service is overdue by less than 5 000 km, the MFD shows a flashing icon for up to 10 seconds whenever the
ignition is switched on or off until the service reminder is reset.
Service Well Overdue
When a service is overdue by more than 5000 km, the MFD shows a flashing icon for up to 10 seconds whenever the
ignition is switched on or off until the service remind er is reset. This event is permanently logged in the instrument cluste r
memory (EEPROM).
Service Reminder Reset Procedure
To reset the displayed service reminder, press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds. A confirmation beep sounds upon
reset.
NOTE
When a Service Due rem inder is res et, the ECM /
PCM poll responses are cleared and the
odometer readings for the last changes are
recorded. These ca n be accessed by Tech 2. T he
next Service Due reminder will appear 1000 km
before the next schedu led service period.
Service Reset Display
When the service reminder is reset, the MFD shows the
Service Reset No Items screen.
After 2 seconds the MFD advances to the System Check.
For further information relating to these service display s and
other service rela ted MFD displays, re fer to
Section 12C Instruments. Figure 0B – 2
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2 Lubrication Specifications
2.1 Capacities Chart
Capacities (Litres – Approximate) 3.6 Litre
Alloytec V6 5.7 Litre
GEN III V8
– Including filter 6.5 6.2
Engine Oil
– Without filter 6.5 5.8
Automatic Transmission – Dry total 8.5 10.6
(4-speed) – Service refill 4.8 5.0
– Dry total 9.1 – Automatic Transmission
(5-speed) – Service refill 4.8 –
Cooling System 9.9 11.0
Brake Hydraulic S ystem 0.7 0.7
Rear Final Drive 1.6 1.6
Power Steering 0.7 0.65
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2.2 Recommended Lubricants
Application Lubricant
Door lock striker
Door lock assembly fork
Instrument compartment lid lock tongue
Drilube
Hood pilot pin assembly
Hood lock assembly
Hood hinge pins
Door check assembly
Door hinge and hold opens
Rear compartment lid hing e
Rear compartment lid lock latch
Rear compartment lock mechanism
Door window regulators
Door window guides and runn ers
Door lock mechanism
Front seat adjuster
Front seat track and rail assemblies
NLGI No. 1 Lithium Grease (with 9% Zinc Oxide)
Front door lock cylinder
Ignition and steering lock cylin der
Rear compartment lid lock cylinder
Instrument panel compartment lock cylinder
Powdered Graphite (applied through key aperture – do not
oil)
Starter motor drive mechanism
Windshield wiper pivot points
Propeller shaft centre constant velocit y joint
NLGI No. 2 Lithium Grease (with 10% Molybde num
Disulphide)
Starter motor bearings Engine Oil at overhaul
Park brake shoe assemblies
Brake adjusting screw and nut NLGI No. 2 Clay Thickened Grease for High Temperature
Park brake shoe actuator pivots NLGI No. 2 Clay Thickened Grease with 5% minimum
Molybdenum Disulphide
Brake and clutch hydraulic system Heavy duty brake fluid, conforming to Holden Specification
Number HN 1796 (Super DOT 4).
Clutch and brake pedal pivots and bushes NLGI No. 2 Lithium Grease with 10% Molybdenum
Disulphide
Accelerator pedal pivots NLGI No. 1 Lithium Grease (with 9% Zinc Oxide)
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Application Lubricant
Rear Final Drive: Non LSD (excl. G80) LSD (G80)
• Alloytec V6 equipped vehicles fitted with 5-speed
automatic transmission, and:
• All GEN III V8 equipped vehicles
Synthetic Hypoid Gear Oil
SAE 80W–140 API GL5
(1.6 litre)
(Mobilube SHC 1D, Castrol
SAF–XA)
Synthetic Hypoid Gear Oil
SAE 80W–140 API GL5
(1.5 litre)
(Mobilube SHC 1D, Castrol
SAF–XA)
Plus
Sturaco 7098 Oil Additive
(0.1 litre)
Engine oil: (All domestic engin es e xcluding Alloytec V6 with
LPG) 10W / 30 SL GF–3 engine oil.
Universal joints NLGI No. 2 Multipurpose Grease (Lithium Soap)
Automatic transmission
Power steering Dexron® III Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic transmission control pivot points NLGI No. 2 Lithium Grease (with 3% Molybdenum
Disulphide)
ABS wheel speed sensor NLGI No. 2 Clay Thickened High Temperature EP Grease
(Molykote FB180 or equivalent)
Coolant specification 50% clean fresh water and 50% Exte nded Life Anti-freeze
Coolant conforming to Specification Number GM 6277M,
Part Number 92145527 (5 litre)
Check link housing (rear doors only) NLGI No. 2 Polyurea Grease (Mineral Oil Bas e) – 1.2 g
applied to housing
Check link arm (rear doors only) NLGI No. 2 Lithium Complex Grease – 1.2 g Applied to arm
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3 Servicing
3.1 Maintenance Schedule – Alloytec V6 –
Domestic
Determining the proper service interval
The operating conditions of t he vehicle determine the service interval. Use the odometer reading or the time interval,
whichever occurs first, to determine when the service is due.
Under certain operating conditions, not only does the vehicle require more regu lar servicing, it also requires additional
servicing to ensure maximum safety, performance and longevity.
The additional service re quirements typically include more frequent replacement of lubricating oils and the more frequent
inspection of steering, suspension and brake system components.
Also, brake fluid deteriorates with time and should normally be replaced every two years. However, heavy duty towing
places a higher deman d on the brake system. Therefore, brake fluid should be replaced each year if towing 1,600 kg (or
higher).
Intermediate service intervals – 7,500 km or 6 months
Service the vehicle at 7,500 km or 6 months intervals if the vehicle is operated under any or all of the following
conditions:
• Operating on rough, dust y or loose surfaced roads.
• Towing a caravan, large trailer or boat.
• Repeated short trips of less than 5 km in cold weather, or where the engine does not reach normal operating
temperature.
• Extensive idling and / or low-speed driving for long distanc es such as p oli ce cars, taxis or door-to-door calls.
• Extended high-speed driving under heavy load in high temperatures.
Regular service intervals – 15,000 km or 12 months
Service the vehicle at 15,000 km or 12 months interva ls if the vehicle is only occasionally operated under any of the
conditions listed under Intermediate Service Intervals.
Maintenance Schedule
As maintenance requirements can change, it is recommended that the Owners Handbook supplied with the veh icle and
Service Techlines be referred to, for all maintenance items requiring periodic attention.
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3.2 Maintenance Schedule – GEN III V8 –
Domestic
Determining the proper service interval
The operating conditions of t he vehicle determine the service interval. Use the odometer reading or the time interval,
whichever occurs first, to determine when the service is due.
Under certain operating conditions, not only does the vehicle require more regu lar servicing, it also requires additional
servicing to ensure maximum safety, performance and longevity.
The additional service re quirements typically include more frequent replacement of lubricating oils and the more frequent
inspection of steering, suspension and brake system components.
Also, brake fluid deteriorates with time and should normally be replaced every two years. However, heavy duty towing
places a higher deman d on the brake system. Therefore, brake fluid should be replaced each year if towing 1,600 kg (or
higher).
Intermediate service intervals – 5,000 km or 3 months
Service the vehicle at 5,000 km or 3 months intervals if the vehicle is operated under any or all of the following
conditions:
• Operating on rough, dust y or loose surfaced roads.
• Towing a caravan, large trailer or boat.
• Repeated short trips of less than 5 km in cold weather, or where the engine does not reach normal operating
temperature.
• Extensive idling and / or low-speed driving for long distanc es such as p oli ce cars, taxis or door-to-door calls.
• Extended high-speed driving under heavy load in high temperatures.
Regular service intervals – 10,000 km or 6 months
Service the vehicle at 10,000 km or 6 months intervals if the vehicle is only occasionally operated under any of the
conditions listed under Intermediate Service Intervals.
Maintenance Schedule
As maintenance requirements can change, it is recommended that the Owners Handbook supplied with the veh icle and
Service Techlines be referred to, for all maintenance items requiring periodic attention.