oil dipstick CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2004 1.G Owners Manual
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A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21.
B. Coolant Surge Tank. SeeCooling System on
page 5-33andCoolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
on page 5-29.
C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21.
D. Engine Oil Fill. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16.
E. Engine Oil Dipstick. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16.
F. Automatic Transmission Dipstick. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Fluid on page 5-23.
G. Fan. SeeCooling System on page 5-33andEngine
Fan Noise on page 5-40.H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (GND). SeeJump
Starting on page 5-48.
I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Out of View). See
Power Steering Fluid on page 5-41.
J. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 5-48.
K. Brake Fluid Reservoir. SeeBrakes on page 5-43.
L. Underhood Fuse Block. See “Underhood Fuse Block”
underFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-120.
M. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-47.
N. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-42.
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A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21.
B. Coolant Surge Tank. SeeCooling System on
page 5-33andCoolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
on page 5-29.
C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21.
D. Engine Oil Dipstick. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16.
E. Automatic Transmission Dipstick. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Fluid on page 5-23.
F. Engine Oil Fill. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16.
G. Fan. SeeCooling System on page 5-33andEngine
Fan Noise on page 5-40.
H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (GND). SeeJump
Starting on page 5-48.I. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 5-48.
J. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower Steering
Fluid on page 5-41.
K. Brake Fluid Reservoir. SeeBrakes on page 5-43.
L. Underhood Fuse Block. See “Underhood Fuse Block”
underFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-120.
M. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-47.
N. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-42.
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Engine Oil
If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light appears on the
instrument cluster, it means you need to check your
engine oil level right away.
For more information, see “CHECK OIL LEVEL” under
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-65.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil
dipstick might not show the actual level.
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a 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 at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip
of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one
quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section
explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil
crankcase capacity, seeCapacities and Speci cations
on page 5-128.8.1L Engine
All Other Engines
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Notice:Do not add too much oil. If your engine has
so much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating
range, your engine could be damaged.
SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the
engine oil ll cap.
Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when you are through.What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Look for two things:
GM6094M
Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting
GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and
use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M.
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