2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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Engine Compartment Overview
2.7L L4 Engine (L3B)

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1. Remote Negative (–) Location.See Jump Starting - North
America 0415.
2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting -
North America 0415.
3. Battery - North America 0354.
4. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0367.
5. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 342.
6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0335.
7. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0335.
8. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0342.
9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0340.
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0353. 11. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 350.

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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330 Vehicle Care
4.3L V6 Engine (LV3)

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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Vehicle Care 331
1. Remote Negative (–) Location.See Jump Starting - North
America 0415.
2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting -
North America 0415.
3. Battery - North America 0354.
4. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0367.
5. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 342.
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0335.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0335.
8. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0342.
9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0340.
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0353. 11. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 350.

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332 Vehicle Care
5.3L V8 Engine (L84) Shown, 5.3L V8 Engine (L82) and 6.2L V8 Engine (L87) Similar

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Vehicle Care 333
1. Remote Negative (–) Location.See Jump Starting - North
America 0415.
2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting -
North America 0415.
3. Battery - North America 0354.
4. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0367.
5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0335.
6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 342.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0335.
8. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0342.
9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0340.
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0353. 11. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 350.

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334 Vehicle Care
6.6L V8 Engine (L8T)

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1. Remote Negative (–) Location.See Jump Starting - North
America 0415.
2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting -
North America 0415.
3. Battery - North America 0354.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0340.
5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0335.
6. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 342.
7. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering
Fluid 0350.
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0335.
9. Auxiliary Battery. Battery -
North America 0354.
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0353.
11. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0367. 12. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0342.
13. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 350.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
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 0337.
. 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
0328 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.