Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
7586788) - 2015 - crc - 2/9/15
Vehicle Care 10-9
1. Coolant Surge Tank andPressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant on page 10-17.
2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10-14.
3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System on
page 10-16.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil on page 10-9.
5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil on page 10-9.
6. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10-34.
7. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid on page 10-22.
8. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on
page 10-21.
9. Battery - North America on
page 10-24.Engine Oil
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 10-11.
.Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine
oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
get an accurate reading, the vehicle
must be on level ground. The
engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow
loop. See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 10-6 for the
location of the engine oil dipstick.
Obtaining an accurate oil level
reading is essential:
1. If the engine has been running recently, turn off the engine and
allow several minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
Checking the oil level too soon
after engine shutoff will not
provide an accurate oil level
reading.
2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean paper towel or cloth,
then push it back in all the way.
Remove it again, keeping the tip
down, and check the level.
