2017 CHEVROLET SS checking oil

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1.Engine Compartment FuseBlock0295.
2. Coolant Recovery Reservoirand Dipstick Cap. SeeCoolingSystem0280.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. SeeEngine Oil0275.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. SeeEngine Oil0275.
5. Engine Cooling Fans (Out ofView). SeeCooling System0280.
6. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeCooling System0280.
7. Remote Positive (+) Terminal.SeeJump Starting - NorthAmerica0335.
8. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir.SeeBrake Fluid0287orHydraulic Clutch0279.
9.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter0279.
10. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. SeeWasher Fluid0286.
11 . R e m o t e N e g a t i v e (✓)Terminal.SeeJump Starting - NorthAmerica0335.
Engine Oil
To e n s u r e p r o p e r e n g i n eperformance and long life, carefulattention must be paid to engine oil.Following these simple, butimportant steps will help protectyour investment:
.Use engine oil approved to theproper specification and of theproper viscosity grade. See“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”in this section.
.Check the engine oil levelregularly and maintain theproper oil level. See“CheckingEngine Oil”and“When to AddEngine Oil”in this section.
.Change the engine oil at theappropriate time. SeeEngine OilLife System0277.
.Always dispose of engine oilproperly. See“What to Do withUsed Oil”in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,every 650 km (400 mi), especiallyprior to a long trip. The engine oildipstick handle is a loop. SeeEngine Compartment Overview0274for the location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center(DIC) message displays, check theoil level.
Follow these guidelines:
.To g e t a n a c c u r a t e r e a d i n g , p a r kthe vehicle on level ground.Check the engine oil level afterthe engine has been off for atleast two hours. Checking theengine oil level on steep gradesor too soon after engine shutoffcan result in incorrect readings.Accuracy improves when

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checking a cold engine prior tostarting. Remove the dipstickand check the level.
.If unable to wait two hours, theengine must be off for at least15 minutes if the engine iswarm, or at least 30 minutes ifthe engine is not warm. Pull outthe dipstick, wipe it with a cleanpaper towel or cloth, then push itback in all the way. Remove itagain, keeping the tip down, andcheck the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the cross-hatchedarea at the tip of the dipstick andthe engine has been off for at least15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of therecommended oil and then recheckthe level. See“Selecting the RightEngine Oil”later in this section foran explanation of what kind of oil to
use. For engine oil crankcasecapacity, seeCapacities andSpecifications0362.
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, 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.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview0274
Add enough oil to reach the uppermark on the dipstick. Push thedipstick all the way back in whenthrough.
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oildepends on both the proper oilspecification and viscosity grade.SeeRecommended Fluids andLubricants0358.
Specification
Ask for and use engine oils thatmeet the dexos1™specification.Engine oils that have beenapproved by GM as meeting thedexos1 specification are markedwith the dexos1 approved logo. Seewww.gmdexos.com.
Caution
Failure to use the recommended
engine oil or equivalent can result
in engine damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.

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If the system is ever resetaccidentally, the oil must bechanged at 5 000 km (3,000 mi)since the last oil change.Remember to reset the oil lifesystem whenever the oil is changed.
How to Reset the Engine Oil
Life System
Reset the system whenever theengine oil is changed so that thesystem can calculate the nextengine oil change. To reset thesystem:
1. Display the REMAINING OILLIFE on the DIC. SeeDriverInformation Center (DIC)0108.
2. Press and hold SET/CLR onthe DIC while the Oil Lifedisplay is active. The oil life willchange to 100%.
The oil life system can also be resetas follows:
1. Display the REMAINING OILLIFE on the DIC. SeeDriverInformation Center (DIC)0108.
2. Fully press and release theaccelerator pedal three timeswithin five seconds.
The system is reset when theCHANGE ENGINE OIL SOONmessage goes off.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOONmessage comes back on when thevehicle is started, the engine oil lifesystem has not been reset. Repeatthe procedure.
Automatic Transmission
Fluid
How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check thetransmission fluid level.Atransmissionfluidleakistheonlyreason for fluid loss. If a leakoccurs, take the vehicle to yourdealer service department and haveit repaired as soon as possible.
There is a special procedure forchecking and changing thetransmission fluid. Because thisprocedure is difficult, you shouldhave this done at your dealer
service department. Contact yourdealer for additional information orthe procedure can be found in theservice manual. To purchase aservice manual, seeServicePublications Ordering Information0373.
Change the fluid and filter at theintervals listed inMaintenanceSchedule0349,andbesuretousethe fluid listed inRecommendedFluids and Lubricants0358.
Manual Transmission
Fluid
It is not necessary to check themanual transmission fluid level.Atransmissionfluidleakistheonlyreason for fluid loss. If a leakoccurs, take the vehicle to thedealer and have it repaired as soonas possible. SeeRecommendedFluids and Lubricants0358for theproper fluid to use.