Chevrolet Kodiak 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Cold Weather Starting
If your vehicle has the DURAMAX
®
Diesel Engine, the
following notice applies:
Notice: Your diesel engine has an electric air
intake heater system which reduces white smoke
and helps start the engine in cold weather. Do
not spray starting fluid into the air intake where it
can contact the heater elements.
If you do not have the GM Automatic Ether Injection
System, do not use starting fluid or you could
damage your engine. If you have the GM system,
use only GM approved starting fluid that has
been tested to establish compatibility with the air
inlet heater system.
The following tips will help you get good starting in cold
weather.
•
Use the recommended engine oil when the outside
temperature drops below freezing. See
Engine Oil
(Caterpillar
®
Diesel Engine) on page 5-24 or
Engine Oil (DURAMAX
®
Diesel) on page 5-24 or
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 5-28 .
When the outside temperature drops below
0°F (
−
18°C), use of the optional engine coolant
block heater is recommended.
•
If you experience longer cranking times, notice
an unusual amount of exhaust smoke or are at
higher altitudes (over 7,000 ft. or 2 135 m), you may
use your optional engine coolant block heater.
See
Engine Coolant Heater on page 2-26 .
•
See What Fuel to Use on page 5-8 for information
on what fuel to use in cold weather.
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