Engine oil, Engine oil -7, Lock control – CHEVROLET 2012 Silverado User Manual
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Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care
10-7
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
B. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System on page 10‑20.
C. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump
E. Remote Negative (−) Terminal
(Out of View). See Jump
Starting on page 10‑96.
F.
Automatic Transmission
Dipstick (Out of View). See
“Checking the Fluid Level”
under Automatic Transmission
Fluid (4-Speed Transmission)
on page 10‑11 or Automatic
Transmission Fluid (6-Speed
Transmission) on page 10‑14.
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil on page 10‑7.
H. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of
View). See “Checking Engine
Oil” under Engine Oil on
page 10‑7.
I.
Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View). See Cooling System on
page 10‑20.
J.
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir.
See Power Steering Fluid on
page 10‑28.
K. Brake Master Cylinder
Reservoir. See Brake Fluid on
page 10‑31.
L.
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑49.
M. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid on
page 10‑29.
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:
.
Always 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 on page 10‑10.
.
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.