2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LD checking oil

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1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North America
0409.
2. Battery - North America 0350.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0340.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0339.
5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped). See
“How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(6-Speed Transmission) 0336
or Automatic Transmission
Fluid (8-Speed Transmission)
0 338.
6. Remote Negative (–) Location (Out of View). See Jump
Starting - North America 0409.
7. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 340.
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0332. 9. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0332.
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 347.
11. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0349.
12. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0363.

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1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North America
0409.
2. Battery - North America 0350.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0340.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0339.
5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped). See
“How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(6-Speed Transmission) 0336
or Automatic Transmission
Fluid (8-Speed Transmission)
0 338.
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0332.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0332.
8. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 340. 9. Remote Negative (–) Location.
See Jump Starting - North
America 0409.
10. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir.
SeePower Steering Fluid
(1500 Series) 0346 orPower
Steering Fluid (2500/3500
Series) 0346.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 347.
12. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0349.
13. Auxiliary Battery (If Equipped). SeeBattery - North America
0 350.
14. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0363.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine
and/or an Allison Transmission, see
the Duramax diesel 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 0334.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.

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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
0329 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
engine oil level on steep grades
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
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 0447.
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
0 329 for the location of the engine
oil fill cap.

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.Helps keep the proper engine
temperature.
Caution
Do not use anything other than a
mix of DEX-COOL coolant that
meets GM Standard
GMW3420 and clean, drinkable
water. Anything else can cause
damage to the engine cooling
system and the vehicle, which
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Never dispose of engine coolant by
putting it in the trash, or by pouring
it on the ground, or into sewers,
streams, or bodies of water. Have
the coolant changed by an
authorized service center, familiar
with legal requirements regarding
used coolant disposal. This will help
protect the environment and your
health.
Checking Coolant
The coolant surge tank is located in
the engine compartment on the
passenger side of the vehicle. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0 329.
The vehicle must be on a level
surface when checking the coolant
level.
5.3L V8 Shown, 6.0L V8 Similar
Check to see if coolant is visible in
the coolant surge tank. If the coolant
inside the coolant surge tank is
boiling, wait until it cools down. The
coolant level should be at or above the full cold mark. If it is not, there
may be a leak in the cooling
system.
If coolant is visible but the coolant
level is not at or above the full cold
mark, see
“How to Add Coolant to
the Coolant Surge Tank for Gasoline
Engines,” following.
How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Surge Tank for
Gasoline Engines
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
see“Cooling System” in the
Duramax diesel supplement for the
proper coolant fill procedure.
{Warning
Spilling coolant on hot engine
parts can burn you. Coolant
contains ethylene glycol and it will
burn if the engine parts are hot
enough.