2019 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Owner's Manual

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Engine Compartment Overview
1.5L Gas Engine

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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0290.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0285.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0285.
4. Engine Cooling Fan. See Cooling System 0292.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0299. 6.
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0309.
7. Remote Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump
Starting - North America 0351.
8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0292. 9.
Battery - North America 0300.
10. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North
America 0351.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 297.

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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0290.
2. Engine Cooling Fan. See Cooling System 0292.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0285.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0285.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0299. 6.
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0309.
7. Remote Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump
Starting - North America 0351.
8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0292. 9.
Battery - North America 0300.
10. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North
America 0351.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 297.

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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0290.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0285.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0285.
4. Engine Cooling Fan. See Cooling System 0292.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0299.
6. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0309.
7. Remote Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump
Starting - North America 0351.
8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0292.
9. Battery - North America 0300.
10. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North
America 0351.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 297.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 0289.
. 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
0280 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. If the oil is not low and the
low oil message remains on, take
the vehicle to your dealer for
service.
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
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or too soon after engine shutoff
can result in incorrect readings.
Accuracy improves when
checking a cold engine prior to
starting. Remove the dipstick
and check the level.
. If unable to wait two hours, the
engine must be off for at least
15 minutes if the engine is
warm, or at least 30 minutes if
the engine is not warm. Pull out
the dipstick, 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
LYX 1.5L L4 Turbo Engine
LTG 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine
LH7 1.6L L4 Diesel Engine
If the oil is below the cross-hatched
area at the tip of the dipstick and
the engine has been off for at least
15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the
recommended oil and then recheck
the level. See “Selecting the Right
Engine Oil” later in this section for
an explanation of what kind of oil to
use. For engine oil crankcase
capacity, see Capacities and
Specifications 0384.
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 the oil level is
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. Drain
the excess oil or limit driving of
the vehicle, and seek a service
professional to remove the
excess oil.
See Engine Compartment Overview
0 280 for the location of the engine
oil fill cap.
Add enough oil to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating
range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when through.

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Selecting the Right Engine Oil
(Gasoline Engines)
Selecting the right engine oil
depends on both the proper oil
specification and viscosity grade.
SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0379.
Specification
Use full synthetic engine oils that
meet the dexos1 specification.
Engine oils that have been
approved by GM as meeting the
dexos1 specification are marked
with the dexos1 approved logo. See
www.gmdexos.com.
Caution
Failure to use the recommended
engine oil or equivalent can result
in engine damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Viscosity Grade
For the LYX 1.5L L4 turbo engine,
use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade
engine oil.
For the LTG 2.0L L4 turbo engine,
use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade
engine oil. Cold Temperature
Operation: In an area of extreme
cold, where the temperature falls
below −29 °C (−20 °F), an
SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil
of this viscosity grade will provide
easier cold starting for the engine at
extremely low temperatures.
When selecting an oil of the
appropriate viscosity grade, it is
recommended to select an oil of the
correct specification. See
“Specification” earlier in this section.
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
(Diesel Engines)
Selecting the right engine oil
depends on both the proper oil
specification and viscosity grade:
Specification
Ask for and use engine oils that
meet the dexos2 specification.
Engine oils that have been
approved by GM as meeting the
dexos2 specification are marked
with the dexos2 approved logo. See
www.gmdexos.com.
Use of Substitute Engine Oils if
dexos2 is unavailable: In the event
that dexos2-approved engine oil is
not available at an oil change or for
maintaining proper oil level, you
may use substitute engine oil that
meets ACEA C3 of the appropriate
viscosity grade.