2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS PASSANGER engine coolant

At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000
Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km)
For vehicles with dual wheels, check dual wheel
nut torque. For proper torque, seeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-116.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to
keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause
damage to the engine not covered by your warranty.
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
on page 5-15.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-24.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield
washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if
necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are
inflated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check
the spare tire. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-64. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-82.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notification. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 5-71.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a
gasoline engine. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see
the maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX
®
Diesel manual.
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number, or specification can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets
GM Standard GM6094M and
displays the American Petroleum
Institute Certified for Gasoline
Engines starburst symbol. To
determine the proper viscosity for
your vehicle’s engine, seeEngine
Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 5-15.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-24.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
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Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...........................1-48, 1-52
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-19
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-104
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-103
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-101
Finish Care...............................................5-103
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces...............................................5-101
Interior.......................................................5-99
Tires........................................................5-105
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-106
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-102
Weatherstrips............................................5-102
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-104
Climate Control System...................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-22
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System......3-23
Rear Heating System...................................3-22
Clock, Setting.................................................3-68
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compass.......................................................3-50
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-36
Heater, Engine............................................2-23Cooling System..............................................5-29
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-42
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-9
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-5
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-5
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-6
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government...................................7-14
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-15
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-15
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Locking............................................... 2-7
DIC Compass.................................................3-50
Disc, MP3......................................................3-81
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamp Override......................................3-17
Dome Lamps.................................................3-17
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Door
60/40 Swing-Out Side Door...........................2-10
Automatic Door Lock..................................... 2-8
Automatic Door Unlock.................................. 2-8
Cargo Door Relocking.................................... 2-7
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-7
Locks.......................................................... 2-6
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-7
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-7
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-8
Rear Doors.................................................2-12
Sliding Side Door.......................................... 2-9
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-44
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-45
DIC Vehicle Customization............................3-60
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-52
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-12
Before a Long Trip......................................4-14
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Highway Hypnosis.......................................4-14
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-15
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-13
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-20
Winter........................................................4-16
Dual Tire Operation.........................................5-65E
EDR .............................................................7-16
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-109
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-112
Floor Console Fuse Block...........................5-110
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-109
Headlamp Wiring.......................................5-109
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-109
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-38
Coolant......................................................5-24
Coolant Heater............................................2-23
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-36
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-16
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-31
Fan Noise..................................................5-34
Fuel Regulator............................................2-23
Oil .............................................................5-15
Oil Life System...........................................5-18
Overheating................................................5-27
Running While Parked..................................2-32
Starting......................................................2-21
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-17
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-17
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-28
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finish Damage.............................................5-106
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-88
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-81
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-82
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-97
Fluid.............................................................5-21
Power Steering...........................................5-35
Windshield Washer......................................5-36
Front Axle......................................................5-48
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-7
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
E85 (85% Ethanol)........................................ 5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-12
Filling the Tank...........................................5-10
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-9
Gage.........................................................3-43
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-6
Gasoline Specifications.................................. 5-6
Regulator...................................................2-23
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-112
Floor Console Fuse Block...........................5-110Fuses (cont.)
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-109
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-109
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-36
Fuel..........................................................3-43
Oil Pressure...............................................3-41
Speedometer..............................................3-27
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-34
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-6
Specifications............................................... 5-6
Glass, Enhanced Technology............................2-17
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-6
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Headlamp Wiring...........................................5-109
Headlamps....................................................5-50
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-50
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-15
Exterior Lamps............................................3-14
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-52
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