2018 GMC YUKON XL adding oil

GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./
Canada/Mexico-11349262) - 2018 - crc - 6/20/17
Vehicle Care 2811. Positive (+) Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North America
0 351 .
2. Battery - North America 0 298 .
3. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0 291 .
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 290 .
5. Automatic Transmission
Dipstick. See “ How to Check
Automatic Transmission Fluid ”
under Automatic Transmission
Fluid (6 Speed Transmission)
0 286 or Automatic
Transmission Fluid (8 and 10
Speed Transmission) 0 289 .
6. Remote Negative ( – ) Location
(Out of View). See Jump
Starting - North America 0 351 .
7. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of
View). See Cooling System
0 291 .
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “ When
to Add Engine Oil ” under
Engine Oil 0 283 . 9. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“ Checking Engine Oil ” under
Engine Oil 0 283 .
10. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “ Adding Washer
Fluid ” under Washer Fluid
0 296 .
11. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake Fluid 0 297 .
12. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0 310 .

GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./
Canada/Mexico-11349262) - 2018 - crc - 6/20/17
Vehicle Care 2831. Positive (+) Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North America
0 351 .
2. Battery - North America 0 298 .
3. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0 291 .
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 290 .
5. Remote Negative ( – ) Location
(Out of View). See Jump
Starting - North America 0 351 .
6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of
View). See Cooling System
0 291 .
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “ When
to Add Engine Oil ” under
Engine Oil 0 283 .
8. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“ Checking Engine Oil ” under
Engine Oil 0 283 .
9. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “ Adding Washer
Fluid ” under Washer Fluid
0 296 .
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake Fluid 0 297 . 11. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0 310 .
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 0 285 .
.
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “ What to Do with
Used Oil ” in this section. Checking Engine Oil If equipped, the ENGINE OIL LOW
ADD OIL message displays when
the engine oil level may be too low.
Check the oil level before filling to
the recommended level. If the oil is
not low and this message remains
on, see your dealer.
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
0 280 for the location.
{ WarningThe engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
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

GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./
Canada/Mexico-11349262) - 2018 - crc - 6/20/17
384 Technical Data
Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 379 for more information.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and
charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the
hood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling System
5.3L V8; 6.2L V8 16.8 L 17.8 qt
Engine Oil with Filter
5.3L V8; 6.2L V8 7.6 L 8.0 qt
Fuel Tank
Short Wheelbase 98.4 L 26.0 gal
Long Wheelbase 119.2 L 31.5 gal
Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 L 1.6 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.