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1996 GMC Truck W-Series MD Tilt Chassis

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1996 W-Series MD Tilt Chassis.

Model year20051996

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts74 ft-lbs

Service checks

Engine Compression100 Minimum psi
Engine Compression215 Nominal psi
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi

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

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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