2007 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER engine

Filling the Tank
{CAUTION:
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel re
can cause bad injuries. To help avoid
injuries to you and others, read and follow
all the instructions on the pump island.
Turn off your engine when you are
refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel
or refueling your vehicle. Do not use
cellular phones. Keep sparks, ames, and
smoking materials away from fuel. Do not
leave the fuel pump unattended when
refueling your vehicle. This is against the
law in some places. Do not re-enter the
vehicle while pumping fuel. Keep children
away from the fuel pump; never let children
pump fuel.The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged
fuel door on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly
counterclockwise.
While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from
the hook on the fuel door.
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Checking Things Under
the Hood
{CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine
parts and start a re. These include
liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake uid,
windshield washer and other uids, 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,
rst pull the handle
with this symbol
on it. It is located
inside the vehicle
under the instrument
panel on the
driver’s side.
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Engine Compartment Overview
When you open the hood on the 4.2L L6 engine, here is what you will see:
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A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 410.
B. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeCooling
System on page 420.
C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 427.
D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower
Steering Fluid on page 426.
E. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (Out of
View). See “Checking the Fluid Level” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 411.
F. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 402.G. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure
Cap on page 418.
H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 402.
I. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Marked GND).
SeeJump Starting on page 432.
J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 428.
K. Battery. SeeBattery on page 431.
L. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 503.
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When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine, here is what you will see:
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A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeCooling
System on page 420.
B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 410.
C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 427.
D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 402.
E. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick.
See “Checking the Fluid Level” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 411.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 402.G. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure
Cap on page 418.
H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Marked GND).
SeeJump Starting on page 432.
I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower
Steering Fluid on page 426.
J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 428.
K. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 503.
L. Battery. SeeBattery on page 431.
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When you open the hood on the 6.0L V8 TrailBlazer SS engine, here is what you will see:
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A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeCooling
System on page 420.
B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 410.
C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 427.
D. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See
“Checking Engine Oil” underEngine Oil on
page 402.
E. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick.
See “Checking the Fluid Level” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 411.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Under Engine Cover).
See “When to Add Engine Oil” underEngine
Oil on page 402.G. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure
Cap on page 418.
H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Marked GND).
SeeJump Starting on page 432.
I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower
Steering Fluid on page 426.
J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 428.
K. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 503.
L. Battery. SeeBattery on page 431.
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