Rear Axle
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired.
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
The proper level is from 0 to 3/8 inch (0 to 10 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the rear axle.
What to Use
To determine what kind of lubricant to use.
See also:
Additional Required Services
Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles
► Rotate tires. Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km/ 7,500 miles. See Tire Rotation
.
At Each Fuel Stop
► Engine oil level check. See Engine Oil .
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Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer
reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance
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Your Responsibility
You may need to increase the volume of your
radio to hear the OnStar® advisor. If the light next
to the OnStar® buttons is red, this means that
your system is not functioning properly and should
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