2001 CHEVROLET TRACKER engine

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Checking Things Under the Hood
CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start up and
injure you even when the engine is not running.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan. Don't reach through
the grille to release the underhood lever.
CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and
start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil,
coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other
fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could
be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things
that will burn onto a hot engine.
Hood Release
1. To open the hood, first
pull the release handle
located on the driver's
side of the vehicle on the
lower portion of the
instrument panel.

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When you open the hood on the 1.6L engine, you'll see:
A. Main Fuse Box
B. Engine Air/Cleaner Filter
C. Battery
D. Engine Oil DipstickE. Radiator Pressure Cap
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap
G. Clutch Master Cylinder
Reservoir (If Equipped)H. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
I. Brake Fluid Reservoir
J. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
K. Windshield Washer Reservoir

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When you open the hood on the 2.0L engine, you'll see:
A. Main Fuse Box
B. Engine Air/Cleaner Filter
C. Battery
D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
E. Radiator Pressure CapF. Engine Oil Dipstick
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap
H. Hydraulic Clutch
Fluid ReserviorI. Brake Fluid Reservoir
J. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
K. Windshield Washer Reservoir

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When you open the hood on the 2.5L engine, you'll see:
A. Main Fuse Box
B. Engine Air/Cleaner Filter
C. Battery
D. Radiator Pressure CapE. Engine Oil Fill Cap
F. Automatic Transmission
Dipstick (If Equipped)
G. Engine Oil DipstickH. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
I. Brake Fluid Reservoir
J. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
K. Windshield Washer Reservoir

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Engine Oil
If the engine oil pressure
light appears on the
instrument panel, it means
you need to check your
engine oil level right away.
For more information, see ªEngine Oil Pressure Lightº
in the Index.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The handle of the
engine oil dipstick is a
round, yellow ring. On
the 1.6L engine, it is
located near the front
of the engine
compartment towards
the passenger's side of
the vehicle.
1.6L Engine

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On the 2.0L engine it
is located near the
center of the engine on
the passenger's side of
the vehicle.
2.0L EngineOn the 2.5L engine it
is located near the
front of the engine
compartment towards
the driver's side of
the vehicle.
2.5L Engine
See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in the Index for
more information on location.

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Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual level.
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
1.6L Engine
2.0L Engine
2.5L Engine
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the ªLº (low) mark, then you'll
need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use
the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use.
For crankcase capacity, see ªCapacities and
Specificationsº in the Index.
NOTICE:
Don't add too much oil. If your engine has so
much oil that the oil level gets above the upper
mark that shows the proper operating range,
your engine could be damaged.

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The engine oil fill cap is located in the front of the engine
compartment. See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in
the Index for more information on location.
Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when you're through.
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by
looking for the starburst symbol.
This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by
the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any
oil which does not carry this starburst symbol.
If you change your own oil,
be sure you use oil that has
the starburst symbol on the
front of the oil container.
If you have your oil
changed for you, be sure
the oil put into your engine
is American Petroleum
Institute certified for
gasoline engines.
You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your
vehicle, as shown in the following chart: