Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
13337620) - 2020 - CTC - 1/27/20
Vehicle Care
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1. Remote Negative (
–
) Location.
See
2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under
Cover). See
3.
.
4.
.
5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“
Checking Engine Oil
”
under
6. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View). See
7. Power Steering Fluid
Reservoir. See
.
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
“
When
to Add Engine Oil
”
under
9. Auxiliary Battery.
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
11.
.
12. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See
13. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See
“
Adding Washer
Fluid
”
under
.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
see the Duramax diesel
supplement.
Engine Oil
For diesel engine vehicles, see
“
Engine Oil
”
in the Duramax diesel
supplement.
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
”
in this section.
.
Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See
“
Checking
Engine Oil
”
and
“
When to Add
Engine Oil
”
in this section.
.
Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See
.
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See
“
What to Do with
Used Oil
”
in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially
prior to a long trip. The engine oil
dipstick handle is a loop. See
for the location.
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Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.