2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Owners Manual

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual Hood Release
To open the hood, do the following:
1. Pull the handle with
this symbol on it. It is
located inside the
vehicle, to the left of
the brake pedal.
2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual Engine Compartment Overview
When you open the hood on the 3.4L V6, here is what you will see:
5-12

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20.
B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-15.
C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual When you open the hood on the 3.6L V6, here is what you will see:
5-14

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20.
B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Out of View).
SeePower Steering Fluid on page 5-31.
C. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Out of View). Se

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip
of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the
recommended oil. This section explains what kind
of oil to use. For en

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Look for three things:
GM6094M
Use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M.
SAE 5W-30
SAE 5W-30 is best for the vehicle. These numbers
on an oil container show its vi

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual Cold Temperature Operation
If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature
falls below−20°F (−29°C), use either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 engine oil. Both provide
easier co