Chevrolet silverado 2012, Owner'S Manual

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Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-37
To get an accurate reading, the
vehicle should be on a level
surface.
. For all 4.3 L, 4.8 L and 5.3 L
1500 Series applications, the
proper level is 1.0 mm to
19.0 mm (0.04 in to 0.7 in)
below the bottom of the fill hole,
located on the rear axle. Add
only enough fluid to reach the
proper level.
. For all 6.0 L and 6.2 L
1500 Series applications, the
proper level is from 15 mm to
40 mm (0.6 in to 1.6 in) below
the bottom of the fill plug hole,
located on the rear axle. Add
only enough fluid to reach the
proper level.
. For all 6.0 L 2500HD Series
applications, the proper level is
from 0 mm to 13 mm (0 to 0.5 in)
below the bottom of the fill plug
hole, located on the rear axle.
Add only enough fluid to reach
the proper level.
. For all 6.6 L Duramax Diesel
2500HD Series applications and
all 3500 Series applications, the
proper level is from 17 mm to
21 mm (0.6 in to 0.8 in) below the
bottom of the fill plug hole,
located on the rear axle. Add
only enough fluid to reach the
proper level.
What to Use
Refer to Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11 ‑ 13 to
determine what kind of lubricant
to use.
Noise Control System
The following information relates to
compliance with federal noise
emission standards for vehicles with
a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) of more than 4 536 kg
(10,000 lbs). The noise control
system warranty is given in your
warranty booklet.
These standards apply only to
vehicles sold in the United States.
Federal law prohibits the following
acts or the causing thereof:
1. The removal or rendering
inoperative by any person, other
than for purposes of
maintenance, repair or
replacement, of any device or
element of design incorporated
into any new vehicle for the
purpose of noise control, prior to
its sale or delivery to the ultimate
purchaser or while it is in use; or
2. The use of the vehicle after such
device or element of design has
been removed or rendered
inoperative by any person.