Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
5853506) - 2014 - crc 2nd - 5/15/13
10-10 Vehicle Care
1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 10-92.
2. Battery on page 10-31.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System on page 10-19.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10-18.
5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick. See “How to Check
Automatic Transmission Fluid”
under Automatic Transmission
Fluid on page 10-14.
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil on page 10-10.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” underEngine
Oil on page 10-10.
8. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System on
page 10-19. 9. Remote Negative (–) Location.
See Jump Starting on
page 10-92.
10. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering
Fluid (6.0L V8 and 6.6L
V8 Engines) on page 10-27 or
Power Steering Fluid (4.3L V6,
5.3L V8, and 6.2L V8 Engines)
on page 10-27.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid on
page 10-28.
12. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid on page 10-30.
13. Auxiliary Battery (If Equipped). SeeBattery on page 10-31.
14. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10-44.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine
and/or an Allison Transmission, see
the Duramax diesel supplement.Engine Oil
For diesel engine vehicles, see
“Engine Oil” in the Duramax diesel
supplement.
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.Always use engine oil approved
to the proper specification and of
the proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
.Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
.Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System on page 10-13.
.Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
