oil capacities CHEVROLET KODIAK 2008 Owners Manual

When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of
the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the
recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil
to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see
Capacities and Specifications on page 5-109.
Notice:Do not add too much oil. If 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.The engine oil fill cap is
located near the engine oil
dipstick in the engine
compartment, on the
driver’s side of the vehicle.
Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range in the cross-hatched area.
Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are
through.
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When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of
the dipstick, add at least two quarts/liters of the
recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil
to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see
Capacities and Specifications on page 5-109.
Notice:Do not add too much oil. If 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.Add oil at the engine oil fill
cap in the engine
compartment. Install and
fully tighten the fill cap
when you are through.
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.
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If the oil is below the ADD
mark on the dipstick, add
at least one quart/liter
of the recommended oil.
This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine
oil crankcase capacity, seeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-109.Add oil at the engine oil fill
cap in the engine
compartment. Install and
fully tighten the fill cap
when you are through.
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.
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ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Cooling System – C6/C7/C8 Manual Transmission
7.2L L6 Engine 30.4 qt 28.8 L
7.2L L6 Engine with A/C and Increased Cooling 33.9 qt 32.1 L
Isuzu 6H Engine (207–275 hp) 32.7 qt 31.0 L
Isuzu 6H Engine (207–275 hp) with A/C and Increased
Cooling35.9 qt 34.0 L
Isuzu 6H Engine (300 hp) 36.0 qt 34.1 L
Isuzu 6H Engine (300 hp) with A/C and Increased Cooling 36.0 qt 34.1 L
8.1L V8 Engine 33.3 qt 31.5 L
8.1L V8 Engine with A/C and Increased Cooling 34.9 qt 33.0 L
Engine Oil with Filter
6.6L V8 Engine 14.6 qt 13.8 L
7.2L L6 Caterpillar
®C7 Engine 30.0 qt 28.4 L
Isuzu 6H
1Engine 23.8 qt 22.5 L
8.1L V8 Engine 10.0 qt 9.4 L
Check fill level on the oil indicator after initial fill to make sure it is actually full. Oil level may vary depending on
vehicle option content.
1Additional oil is required with auxiliary oil filter systems. Make sure to add enough extra oil to fill the auxiliary oil
filter system. For vehicles equipped with the LUBERFINER 750-C, add 14 quarts (13.25 L).
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