engine CHEVROLET KODIAK 2009 Owners Manual

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Look for three things:
•CJ-4
Oils designated as API CJ-4 are required for the
vehicle. The CJ-4 designation can appear either alone
or in combination with other American Petroleum
Institute (API) designations, such as API CJ-4/SL.
These letters show API levels of quality.
•SAE 15W-40
SAE 15W-40 is best for the vehicle. When it is very
cold, below 0°F (−18°C), use SAE 5W-40 to improve
cold starting. These numbers on the oil container
show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other
viscosity oils such as SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, or
SAE 20W-50.
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•American Petroleum Institute (API) symbol
This doughnut-shaped logo
(symbol) is used on most
oil containers to help you
select the correct oil. It
means that the oil has been
certified by the American
Petroleum Institute.
Look for this on the oil container, and use only
those oils that display this logo.
Notice:Use only engine oils that have the
designation CJ-4 for the diesel engine. Failure to
use the recommended oil can result in engine
damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.Engine Oil Additives
Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils
with the API service symbol are all you need for
good performance and engine protection.
When to Change Engine Oil (Vehicles
Without the Engine Oil Life System)
Change the engine oil and filter every 15,000 miles
(24 000 km), or every 12 months, or every 750 hours of
engine operation, whichever occurs first. See
Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-5.
Engine Oil (Caterpillar Diesel
Engine)
See the Caterpillar®Operation & Maintenance Manual
for information on oil quality and viscosities as well
as the temperature range chart.
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Engine Oil (Isuzu Diesel Engine)
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil level every time
you get fuel.
The engine oil dipstick is
located in the engine
compartment on the driver
side of the vehicle.In order to get an accurate reading, the engine should
be at normal operating temperature, so that the oil
is warm, and the vehicle must be on level ground.
1. If the engine is at normal operating temperature and
the oil is warm, turn off the engine and allow at
least five minutes for the oil to drain back into the
oil pan. If you do not do this, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual level.
If the engine has not been run long enough to bring
it up to normal operating temperature and the oil
is cool, turn off the engine and allow 30 minutes for
the oil to drain back into the oil pan. If you do
not do this, the oil dipstick might not show the actual
level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel
or a cloth, then push it back in all the way.
3. Remove the dipstick again, keeping the tip down,
and check the oil level.
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When to Add Engine Oil
Notice:Do not add too much oil. Keep the oil level
between the ADD (C) and FULL (B) marks on the
dipstick. Under normal engine operation, the engine
oil level can increase above the FULL (B) mark as
a result of DPF regeneration. A small increase in the
oil level is normal. If the engine has so much oil
that the oil level reaches the wider portion (A) on the
dipstick, the engine oil must be changed as soon
as possible or the engine could be damaged.
If the oil is below the ADD
mark (C) 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 5-102.
Add oil at the engine oil fill
cap in the engine
compartment. Install and
fully tighten the fill cap
when you are through.
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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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Look for three things:
•CJ-4
Oils designated as API CJ-4 are required for the
vehicle. The CJ-4 designation can appear either alone
or in combination with other American Petroleum
Institute (API) designations, such as API CJ-4/SL.
These letters show API levels of quality.
•SAE 10W-40 or SAE 15W-40
SAE 10W-40 or SAE 15W-40 is best for the
vehicle. When it is very cold, below 0°F (−18°C), use
SAE 5W-40 to improve cold starting. These numbers
on the oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W-30
or SAE 20W-50.
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•American Petroleum Institute (API) symbol
This doughnut-shaped logo
(symbol) is used on most
oil containers to help you
select the correct oil. It
means that the oil has been
certified by the American
Petroleum Institute.
Look for this on the oil container, and use only
those oils that display this logo.
Notice:Use only engine oils that have the
designation CJ-4 for the diesel engine. Failure to
use the recommended oil can result in engine
damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.Engine Oil Additives
Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils
with the API service symbol are all you need for
good performance and engine protection.
When to Change Engine Oil (Vehicles
Without the Engine Oil Life System)
Change the engine oil and filter every 15,000 miles
(24 000 km), or every 12 months, or every 750 hours of
engine operation, whichever occurs first. If the vehicle
is used primarily for long trip, highway service, change
the engine oil and filter every 18,000 miles (28 800 km),
or every 12 months, or every 750 hours of engine
operation, whichever occurs first. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-5.
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Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
If the low oil light appears
on the instrument cluster,
check the engine oil
level right away.
For more information, seeLow Oil Level Light on
page 3-39. You should check the engine oil level
regularly; this is an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the 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 is
located in the engine
compartment on the
driver’s side of the vehicle.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes
to drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this,
the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
2. 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.
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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 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 5-102.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
side of the vehicle.
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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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Look for three things:
•GM6094M
Use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M.
•SAE 5W-30
SAE 5W-30 is best for the vehicle. These numbers
on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50.
•American Petroleum Institute (API) starburst symbol
Oils meeting these
requirements should have
the starburst symbol on the
container. This symbol
indicates that the oil has
been certified by the
American Petroleum
Institute (API).
Notice:Use only engine oil identified as meeting
GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended
oil can result in engine damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Cold Temperature Operation
If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature
falls below−20°F (−29°C), use either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 engine oil. Both provide
easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low
temperatures. Always use an oil that meets the required
specification, GM6094M. See “What Kind of Engine
Oil to Use” for more information.
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Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil
Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils
with the API service symbol are all that is needed
for good performance and engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and
could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Engine Oil Life System (Gasoline
Engine)
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when
to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on
engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on
mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at
which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably.
For the oil life system to work properly, the system
must be reset every time the oil is changed.
When the system has calculated that oil life has been
diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary.
A change engine oil light comes on. SeeChangeEngine Oil Light on page 3-39. Change the oil as soon
as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It
is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the
oil life system might not indicate that an oil change
is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil
and filter must be changed at least once a year and at
this time the system must be reset. Your dealer/retailer
has trained service people who will perform this
work using genuine parts and reset the system. It is
also important to check the oil regularly and keep it at
the proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, the oil must be
changed at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since the last oil
change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed.How to Reset the Engine Oil Life
System
The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change
the engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Whenever
the oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate
when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs
where the oil is changed prior to a change engine oil light
being turned on, reset the system.
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