2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO oil type

Instant Fuel Economy
Press the fuel information button until INST ECON
appears in the display. Instant fuel economy is how
many miles per gallon your vehicle is getting at
the particular moment in time. The instant fuel economy
cannot be reset.
GM Oil Life System
Press the fuel information button until ENGINE OIL LIFE
appears in the display. The GM Oil Life System shows
an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. It will show
100% when the system is reset after an oil change. It
will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent
with your driving conditions.
Always reset the engine oil life after an oil change. To
reset the Oil Life System use the fuel button to reach the
ENGINE OIL LIFE screen and then press and hold
the select button for ve seconds while ENGINE OIL
LIFE is displayed. OIL LIFE RESET will appear on
the display for 10 seconds to let you know the system
is reset.
The DIC does not replace the need to maintain your
vehicle as recommended in the Maintenance Schedule
in this manual. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-20.
Personalization Button
You can program certain features to a preferred setting
for up to two people. Press the personalization button
to scroll through the following personalization features.
All of the personalization options may not be available
on your vehicle. Only the options available will be
displayed on your DIC.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the DIC steering
wheel buttons you will not have any of the following
personalization options except for DISPLAY
LANGUAGE. See DISPLAY LANGUAGE later in this
section for more information.
AUTOMATIC LOCKING
AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING
DELAYED LOCKING
REMOTE LOCK FEEDBACK
ALARM WARNING TYPE
REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK
HEADLAMPS ON AT EXIT
PERIMETER LIGHTING
SEAT POSITION RECALL
EASY EXIT DRIVER SEAT
CURB VIEW ASSIST
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
DISPLAY UNITS (ENG/MET)
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(D) Construction Code:A letter code is used to
indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter
R means radial ply construction; the letter D means
diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter B means
belted-bias ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter:Diameter of the wheel in inches.
(F) Service Description:The service description
indicates the load range and speed rating of a tire. The
load index can range from 1 to 279. Speed ratings
range from A to Z. The light truck tire size example
above shows dual or single tire congurations.
Tire Terminology and Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure
is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the combined weight
of optional accessories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats,
andair conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a tire’s height
to its width.Belt:A rubber coated layer of cords that is located
between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made
from steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead:The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by
steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire:A pneumatic tire in which the plies are
laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Cold Ination Pressure:The amount of air pressure in
a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat
from driving. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on page 5-82.
Curb Weight:This means the weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional equipment including
the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but
without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings:A code molded into the sidewall of a
tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety
standards. The DOT code includes the Tire Identication
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can
also identify the tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your dealer.
VIN Code W V T
Oil Filter 25010792**/PF47* 25010633**/PF44* 25010633**/PF44*
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25313348**/A1519C*† 25313348**/A1519C*† 25313348**/A1519C*†
PCV Valve 6487532**/CV769C* — —
Spark Plugs25162556**
/41–932*12571164**
41–985*12571164**
/41–985*
Wiper Blades 15153642** 15153642** 15153642**
Wiper Blade Type ITTA ITTA ITTA
Wiper Blade Length22 inches
(56.0 cm)22 inches
(56.0 cm)22 inches
(56.0 cm)
*ACDelco
®part number
** GM part number
†A1518C high-capacity air cleaner lter may be substituted.
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VIN Code U N G
Oil Filter 25010633**/PF44* 25010633**/PF44* 89028862**/PF454*
Engine Air Cleaner
/Filter25313349**
A1518C*25313349**
A1518C*25313349**
A1518C*
PCV Valve — — —
Spark Plugs 12571164**/41–985* 12571164**/41–985* 12578277**/41–983*
Wiper Blades 15153642** 15153642** 15153642**
Wiper Blade Type ITTA ITTA ITTA
Wiper Blade Length22 inches
(56.0 cm)22 inches
(56.0 cm)22 inches
(56.0 cm)
*ACDelco
®part number
** GM part number
†A1518C high-capacity air cleaner lter may be substituted.
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E
Easy Exit Seat...............................................2-72
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-123
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-123
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-123
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-123
Electronic Transfer Case..................................2-44
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-50
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-25
Battery.......................................................5-52
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-48
Coolant......................................................5-35
Coolant Heater............................................2-26
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-46
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-18
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-53
Fan Noise..................................................5-46
Oil .............................................................5-20
Overheating................................................5-38
Starting......................................................2-24
ENGINE COOLANT HOT.................................3-66
Engine Hour Meter Display...............................3-35
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-23
ENGINE OVERHEATED..................................3-66Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Environmental Concerns..................................4-25
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Exit Lighting...................................................3-18
Express Down Windows..................................2-18
Extended Cab........................................1-56, 2-14
Extended Cab and Crew Cab...........................1-53
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-31
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-13
F
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering................4-89
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-25
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(RDS and XM™).......................3-79, 3-90, 3-104
Finding a Station..................3-74, 3-77, 3-88, 3-102
Finish Care..................................................5-118
Finish Damage.............................................5-120
Five-Speed (VORTEC™ 4300 V6 and
4800 V8 Engines)........................................2-32
Five-Speed (VORTEC™ 6000 V8 Engine)...........2-31
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-130
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-92
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-93
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Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-62
Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors...................2-61
Model Reference................................................ vi
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-22
Noise Control System, Tampering......................5-61
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-16
O
Odometer......................................................3-35
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-21
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-18
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-20
Pressure Gage............................................3-50
OIL LIFE RESET............................................3-67
Oil Life System...............................................3-57
OIL PRESSURE LOW.....................................3-67
Older Children, Restraints................................1-32
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-66
OnStar®Services............................................2-66
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls......................2-67
OnStar®System.............................................2-65OnStar
®Virtual Advisor....................................2-67
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment...................................3-24, 3-32
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-64
Camper-Type Mirrors....................................2-61
Convex Mirror.............................................2-65
Curb View Assist Mirrors..............................2-64
Heated Mirrors............................................2-65
Manual Mirrors............................................2-60
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-63
Power Mirrors.............................................2-62
West Coast-Type Mirrors..............................2-61
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror...................2-62
Overdrive Disable...........................................3-52
Overdrive Disable (Allison Transmission
®) ...........2-30
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
(V8 Engines Only).......................................5-38
Overseas – Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-12
P
Parental Control............................................3-114
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-49
Shifting Out of............................................2-51
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