adding oil GMC SIERRA 2018 Owner's Manual

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-11349177) - 2018 - CRC - 10/17/17
346 Vehicle Care
1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North America
0426.
2. Battery - North America 0369.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0359.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0358.
5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped). See
“How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(6-Speed Transmission) 0354
or Automatic Transmission
Fluid (8-Speed Transmission)
0 357. 6. Remote Negative (–) Location.
See Jump Starting - North
America 0426.
7. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 359.
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0350.
9. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0350. 10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake Fluid 0368.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 366.
12. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0381.

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-11349177) - 2018 - CRC - 10/17/17
348 Vehicle Care
1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North America
0426.
2. Battery - North America 0369.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0359.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0358.
5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped). See
“How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(6-Speed Transmission) 0354
or Automatic Transmission
Fluid (8-Speed Transmission)
0 357. 6. Remote Negative (–) Location
(Out of View). See Jump
Starting - North America 0426.
7. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 359.
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0350.
9. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0350. 10. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 366.
11. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0368.
12. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0381.

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-11349177) - 2018 - CRC - 10/17/17
350 Vehicle Care
1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North America
0426.
2. Battery - North America 0369.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0359.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0358.
5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped). See
“How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(6-Speed Transmission) 0354
or Automatic Transmission
Fluid (8-Speed Transmission)
0 357.
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0350.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0350.
8. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 359. 9. Remote Negative (–) Location.
See Jump Starting - North
America 0426.
10. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering
Fluid (1500 Series) 0365 or
Power Steering Fluid (2500/
3500 Series) 0365.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 366.
12. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0368.
13. Auxiliary Battery (If Equipped). SeeBattery - North America
0 369.
14. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0381.
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 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 0353.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.