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GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/14/12
10-6
Vehicle Care
A.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10
.
B. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See
C. Positive (+) Terminal. See
D.
E. Remote Negative (
−
) Terminal
(Out of View). See
F.
Automatic Transmission
Dipstick (Out of View). See
“
Checking the Fluid Level
”
under
Fluid (4-Speed Transmission)
on page 10
or
Transmission Fluid (6-Speed
Transmission) on page 10
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
“
When
to Add Engine Oil
”
under
.
H. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of
View). See
“
Checking Engine
Oil
”
under
.
I.
Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View). See
J.
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir.
See
K. Brake Master Cylinder
Reservoir. See
L.
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10
.
M. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See
“
Adding Washer
Fluid
”
under
If the vehicle has a diesel engine
and/or an Allison Transmission, 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:
.
Always 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.