Chevrolet Kodiak 2008, Owner'S Manual

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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services
which should be performed at the intervals specified to
help ensure the safety, dependability and emission
control performance of your vehicle.
For your safety and that of others, any of the
safety-related components that may have been
damaged in an accident should be checked and any
needed repairs made before operating the vehicle.
At the minimum, these routine checks should be made
every 6 months or 6,000 miles (10 000 km), whichever
occurs first. Whenever repairs are needed, have
them completed before operating the vehicle.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Notice: It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to
keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause
damage to the engine not covered by your warranty.
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See Engine Oil (Caterpillar
®
Diesel Engine)
on page 5-23 or Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on
page 5-24 or Engine Oil (DURAMAX
®
Diesel Engine) on
page 5-28 or Engine Oil (Isuzu Diesel Engine) on
page 5-32.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL
®
coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant
(Caterpillar
®
Diesel Engines) on page 5-44 or Engine
Coolant (Gas and DURAMAX
®
/Isuzu 7.8L L6 Engines)
on page 5-44.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield
washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-55.
Tire Inflation Check
Check tire inflation cold. Make sure the tires are inflated
to the correct pressures. See Loading Your Vehicle
on page 4-21 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-82.
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