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1997 GMC Truck Savana

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1997 Savana.

The 1997 GMC Truck Savana takes 4.5 qt of 5W-30 engine oil.

Model year2018 2009 1997

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25160561. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 78 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnSTOPOEM · verified

Tire sizeP215-75R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6-, 6.5-JJ; 6.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	25160561
Engine air filter	25042562
Fuel filter	25121468
Spark plug	12681665
Front wiper blades	19120758
Serpentine belt	10243936 alt 12564763
Thermostat	12632948 alt 12551507

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	4.2 qt
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	6.3 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	74 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	110 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	40 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	11.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Upper: 17.0 ft-lbs; Lower: 31.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	26.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	40.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket	88.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle	67.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket	67.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	140 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-5-4-3-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque	11-14 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque	14 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	3.00 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	8.00-11.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	78

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	66.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	60-66
RPM	50-63 @ Idle rpm
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	66.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	60-66

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle	38 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	38 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.25 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.25 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	all bolts	22 ft. lbs
2	long bolts	75 degrees
3	medium bolts	65 degrees
4	55

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	all bolts	22 ft. lbs
2	long bolts	75 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	long bolts	75 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	20 ft. lbs.	20 ft. lbs
2	55 ft. lbs.	55 ft. lbs
3	55 ft. lbs.	55 ft. lbs
4	90

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	60 ft. lbs.	60 ft. lbs
3	80

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

all bolts

22 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

all bolts

22 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

20 ft. lbs. Step 2: 55 ft. lbs. Step 3: 55 ft. lbs. Step 4: 90

20 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

30 ft. lbs. Step 2: 60 ft. lbs. Step 3: 80

30 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., step 2: 30

22 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

22.0

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

22.0

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

30.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi.

Every 3,000 mi	King Pin (lubricate)
At 5,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 5,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Steering System (inspect)
At 7,500 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 7,500 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft Slip Yoke (lubricate) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 10,000 mi	Air Intake System (inspect)
Every 12,000 mi	Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Radiator Fan Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Clutch Cross Shaft (lubricate) · Clutch Release Lever Pivot Points (lubricate) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Group 78 battery Vehicles taking 4.5 qt Engine oil filter 25160561 Engine air filter 25042562 Fuel filter 25121468 Spark plug 12681665

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1997 Savana take?

4.5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

1997 GMC Truck Savana

Quick specs

Fitment & sizes

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Lubricants & capacities

Engine torques

Chassis torques

Ignition

Battery & A/C

Service checks

Brakes

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Common OBD-II trouble codes

VIN tools

Vehicles with shared specs

Reference guides

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