Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab, Owner'S Manual, Page: 426 / 570

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Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2011
10-20 Vehicle Care
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
see
“ Pickup Models ” under “ Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter ” in the Duramax
®
Diesel Supplement for the correct
inspection and replacement
procedures.
See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10 ‑ 6 for the location of the
engine air cleaner/filter.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the
scheduled maintenance intervals
and replace it at the first oil change
after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi)
interval. See
Scheduled
Maintenance on page 11 ‑ 2 for more
information. If driving on dusty/dirty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
engine oil change.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the air cleaner/filter,
remove the engine air cleaner/filter
from the vehicle by following
Steps 1 through 6. When the engine
air cleaner/filter is removed, lightly
shake it to release loose dust and
dirt. If the engine air cleaner/filter
remains covered with dirt, a new
filter is required. Never use
compressed air to clean the filter.