ENGINE APPLICATION MANUAL
GM Powertrain
Gasoline 4.3L V6 90 Degree
Revised: 08/15/2000
File: c:\data\manuales\v6-truck\am43v6#3.doc
Contact:Luis Nespolo - (248) 857-1558
Printed: 8/15/00
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6.4 OIL & CRANKCASE VENTILATION
Ambient Operating Temperature
-30°C to 128°C:use SAE 5W-30
Oil Quality: Use oil that meets the CF-2 quality standards of the API
Crankcase Ventilation
P
CV
Positive Crankcase Ventilation is used in the 4.3L V6 90 Degree.
6.5 COOLANT:
Coolant (See 3.5 Cooling/Heater)
Ethylene Glycol water mix 52/48 (normal) up to maximum of 60% glycol, 40% water
Coolant Temperature: See Section 3.5
Coolant Pressure: See Section 3.5
Warm-Up Rate: See Section 2.3.2.3.4
6.6 COMBUSTION CONTROL
All combustion controlled parameters are adjusted automatically through the PCM
7.0 QUALITY, RELIABILITY, & DURABILITY (QRD)
7.1 QUALITY AND RELIABILITY
Minimum Level of warranty is 12 month and 12000 miles, but there are available alternative warranty
plans throughout the GMPT and GM Service Group.
7.2 DURABILITY - USEFUL LIFE
Useful Life Definition
Usage
Mileage
Years
4.3L (Light Duty) Unleaded Fuel
120,000
10
