adding oil CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2018 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349200) - 2018 - CRC - 2/27/18
Vehicle Care 339
1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North America
0421.
2. Battery - North America 0362.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0352.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0351.
5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped). See
“How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(6-Speed Transmission) 0347
or Automatic Transmission
Fluid (8-Speed Transmission)
0 350. 6. Remote Negative (–) Location.
See Jump Starting - North
America 0421.
7. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 352.
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0343.
9. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0343. 10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake Fluid 0361.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 359.
12. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0376.

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349200) - 2018 - CRC - 2/27/18
Vehicle Care 341
1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North America
0421.
2. Battery - North America 0362.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0352.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0351.
5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped). See
“How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(6-Speed Transmission) 0347
or Automatic Transmission
Fluid (8-Speed Transmission)
0 350. 6. Remote Negative (–) Location
(Out of View). See Jump
Starting - North America 0421.
7. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 352.
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0343.
9. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0343. 10. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 359.
11. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0361.
12. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0376.

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349200) - 2018 - CRC - 2/27/18
Vehicle Care 343
1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North America
0421.
2. Battery - North America 0362.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0352.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0351.
5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped). See
“How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(6-Speed Transmission) 0347
or Automatic Transmission
Fluid (8-Speed Transmission)
0 350.
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0343.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0343.
8. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 352. 9. Remote Negative (–) Location.
See Jump Starting - North
America 0421.
10. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering
Fluid (1500 Series) 0359 or
Power Steering Fluid (2500/
3500 Series) 0359.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 359.
12. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0361.
13. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped). See Hydraulic
Clutch 0351.
14. Auxiliary Battery (If Equipped). SeeBattery - North America
0 362.
15. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0376.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine
and/or an Allison Transmission, see
the Duramax diesel supplement. For an eAssist vehicle, see the
Silverado/Sierra eAssist
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 0346.