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harm. Engine exhaust, many parts
and systems, many fluids, and
some component wear by-products
contain and/or emit these
chemicals.
SeeBattery - North America 0388
and Jump Starting - North
America 0442.
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotive
applications, such as airbag
initiators, safety belt pretensioners,
and lithium batteries contained in
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materials.
Special handling may be necessary.
For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Accessories and
Modifications
Adding non-dealer accessories or
making modifications to the vehicle
can affect vehicle performance and
safety, including such things as
airbags, braking, stability, ride and
handling, emissions systems,
aerodynamics, durability, and
electronic systems like antilock
brakes, traction control, and stability
control. These accessories or
modifications could even cause
malfunction or damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Damage to suspension components
caused by modifying vehicle height
outside of factory settings will not be
covered by the warranty.
Damage to vehicle components
resulting from modifications or the
installation or use of non-GM
certified parts, including control
module or software modifications, is
not covered under the terms of the
vehicle warranty and may affect
remaining warranty coverage for
affected parts. GM Accessories are designed to
complement and function with other
systems on the vehicle. See your
dealer to accessorize the vehicle
using genuine GM Accessories
installed by a dealer technician.
Also, see
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 087.

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Engine Compartment Overview
4.3L V6 Engine

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1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North
America 0442.
2. Battery - North America 0388.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0378.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0377.
5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped). See
“How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(6 Speed Transmission) 0373
or Automatic Transmission
Fluid (8 Speed
Transmission) 0376.
6. Remote Negative (–) Location. See Jump Starting - North
America 0442.
7. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling
System 0378.
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0369. 9. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0369.
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0387.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer
Fluid 0385.
12. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped). See Hydraulic
Clutch 0376.
13. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0400.

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5.3L V8 Engine Shown, 6.2L V8 Engine Similar

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1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North
America 0442.
2. Battery - North America 0388.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0378.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0377.
5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped). See
“How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(6 Speed Transmission) 0373
or Automatic Transmission
Fluid (8 Speed
Transmission) 0376.
6. Remote Negative (–) Location (Out of View). See Jump
Starting - North America 0442.
7. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling
System 0378.
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0369. 9. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0369.
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer
Fluid 0385.
11. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0387.
12. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0400.

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6.0L V8 Engine

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1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North
America 0442.
2. Battery - North America 0388.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0378.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0377.
5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped). See
“How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(6 Speed Transmission) 0373
or Automatic Transmission
Fluid (8 Speed
Transmission) 0376.
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0369.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0369.
8. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling
System 0378. 9. Remote Negative (–) Location.
See Jump Starting - North
America 0442.
10. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering
Fluid (1500 Series) 0385 or
Power Steering Fluid (2500/
3500 Series) 0385.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer
Fluid 0385.
12. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0387.
13. Auxiliary Battery (If Equipped). SeeBattery - North
America 0388.
14. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0400.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine
and/or an Allison Transmission, see
the Duramax diesel supplement.
For an eAssist vehicle, see the
Silverado/Sierra eAssist
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:
. 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 0372.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.

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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 loop.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview
0 364 for the location of the engine
oil dipstick.
If a low oil message displays on the
DIC, it is important to park on level
ground to accurately measure the
oil level on the dipstick. Idling the
vehicle on steep grades for a long
time can influence the level sensing
accuracy.
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.{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
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.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the cross-hatched
area at the tip of the dipstick, add
1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil
and then recheck the level. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in
this section for an explanation of what kind of oil to use. For engine
oil crankcase capacity, see
Capacities and Specifications
0478.
Caution
Do not add too much oil. Oil
levels above or below the
acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful
to the engine. If you find that you
have an oil level above the
operating range, i.e., the engine
has so much oil that the oil level
gets above the cross-hatched
area that shows the proper
operating range, the engine could
be damaged. You should drain
out the excess oil or limit driving
of the vehicle and seek a service
professional to remove the
excess amount of oil.
See Engine Compartment Overview
0 364 for the location of the engine
oil fill cap.