oil dipstick CHEVROLET TRAX 2018 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet TRAX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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232 Vehicle Care
1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0238.
2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0234.
3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 240.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0234.
5. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0240.
6. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0247 and
Hydraulic Clutch 0238.
7. Auxiliary Fuse Block. See Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0261.
8. Battery - North America 0249.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 246.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0261.

Chevrolet TRAX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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234 Vehicle Care
1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0238.
2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir.
See Power Steering Fluid (1.4L
L4 Engine) 0245 orPower
Steering Fluid (1.8L L4 Engine)
0 245.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0234.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 240.
5. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0234.
6. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0240.
7. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0247 and
Hydraulic Clutch 0238.
8. Auxiliary Fuse Block. See Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0261.
9. Battery - North America 0249. 10. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 246.
11. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0261.
Engine Oil
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 0236. .
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially
prior to a long trip. The engine oil
dipstick handle is a loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0231 for the location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center
(DIC) message displays, check the
oil level.
Follow these guidelines:
. To get an accurate reading, park
the vehicle on level ground.
Check the engine oil level after
the engine has been off for at
least two hours. Checking the

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engine oil level on steep grades
or too soon after engine shutoff
can result in incorrect readings.
Accuracy improves when
checking a cold engine prior to
starting. Remove the dipstick
and check the level.
. If unable to wait two hours, the
engine must be off for at least
15 minutes if the engine is
warm, or at least 30 minutes if
the engine is not warm. Pull out
the dipstick, wipe it with a clean
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 below the cross-hatched
area at the tip of the dipstick and
the engine has been off for at least 15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the
recommended oil and then recheck
the level. See
“Selecting the Right
Engine Oil” later in this section for
an explanation of what kind of oil to
use. For engine oil crankcase
capacity, see Capacities and
Specifications 0325.
Caution
Do not add too much oil. Oil
levels above or below the
acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful
to the engine. If you find that you
have an oil level above the
operating range, i.e., the engine
has so much oil that the oil level
gets above the MAX mark, the
engine could be damaged. You
should drain out the excess oil or
limit driving of the vehicle and
seek a service professional to
remove the excess amount of oil.
See Engine Compartment Overview
0 231 for the location of the engine
oil fill cap. Add enough oil to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating
range between the MIN and MAX
marks. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when through.
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oil
depends on both the proper oil
specification and viscosity grade.
See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0321.
Specification
Ask for and use engine oils that
meet the dexos1 specification.
Engine oils that have been
approved by GM as meeting the
dexos1 specification are marked
with the dexos1 approved logo. See
www.gmdexos.com.