Chevrolet Kodiak 2008, Owner'S Manual

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Engine Oil (Isuzu Diesel Engine)
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil level every time
you get fuel.
The engine oil dipstick is
located in the engine
compartment on the driver
side of the vehicle.
In order to get an accurate reading, the engine should
be at normal operating temperature, so that the oil
is warm, and the vehicle must be on level ground.
1. If the engine is at normal operating temperature and
the oil is warm, turn off the engine and allow at
least five minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan. If you do not do this, the oil dipstick might not
show the actual level.
If the engine has not been run long enough to bring
it up to normal operating temperature and the oil
is cool, turn off the engine and allow 30 minutes for
the oil to drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do
this, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel
or a cloth, then push it back in all the way.
3. Remove the dipstick again, keeping the tip down,
and check the oil level.
When to Add Engine Oil
Notice: Do not add too much oil. Keep the oil level
between the ADD and FULL marks on the dipstick.
Under normal engine operation, the engine oil
level can increase above the FULL mark as a result
of DPF regeneration. A small increase in the oil
level is normal. If the engine has so much oil that
the oil level reaches the wider portion (A) on the
dipstick, the engine oil must be changed as soon as
possible or the engine could be damaged.
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