Chevrolet TRAX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11354406) - 2018 - crc - 10/12/17
234 Vehicle Care
1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0238.
2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir.
See Power Steering Fluid (1.4L
L4 Engine) 0245 orPower
Steering Fluid (1.8L L4 Engine)
0 245.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0234.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 240.
5. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0234.
6. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0240.
7. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0247 and
Hydraulic Clutch 0238.
8. Auxiliary Fuse Block. See Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0261.
9. Battery - North America 0249. 10. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 246.
11. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0261.
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:
.
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 0236. .
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially
prior to a long trip. The engine oil
dipstick handle is a loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0231 for 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 the
oil level.
Follow these guidelines:
. To get an accurate reading, park
the vehicle on level ground.
Check the engine oil level after
the engine has been off for at
least two hours. Checking the
