GMC Safari
Maintenance specs for 4 variants of the GMC Safari — from 1985 to 2005.
1985–1994 GMC Safari
4.3L V6 (L35) · RWD
160 hp / 235 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity10 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank27 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
1985–1994 GMC Safari
4.3L V6 (L35) · AWD
160 hp / 235 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity10 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Front fluid80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Transfer Case
FluidDexron III ATF
Fuel
Tank27 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
1995–2005 GMC Safari
4.3L V6 Vortec (LF6) · RWD
190 hp / 250 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank27 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
1995–2005 GMC Safari
4.3L V6 Vortec (LF6) · AWD
190 hp / 250 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Front fluid80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Transfer Case
FluidAuto-Trak II
Fuel
Tank27 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi