Scheduled Maintenance - Chevrolet 2011 Volt Owner's Manual

Scheduled
Maintenance
Required Services
Every Month
Engine oil level check. See
Engine Oil on page 10 9.
Engine, power electronics, and
high voltage battery pack
coolant level checks. See
Cooling System (Engine) on
page 10 15 or Cooling System
(High Voltage Battery) on
page 10 16 or Cooling System
(Power Electronics and Charger
Modules) on page 10 16 for
more information.
Fluids visual leak check. A leak
in any system must be repaired
and the fluid level checked.
Windshield washer fluid level
check. See Washer Fluid on
page 10 20.
Tire inflation check. See Tire
Pressure on page 10 48.
Tire wear inspection. See Tire
Inspection on page 10 54.
Every 12 000 km/7,500 mi
Rotate tires. See Tire Rotation
on page 10 54.
Every 12 Months
Check the engine oil filter for
corrosion if driving in a corrosive
environment, such as areas of
high humidity, along an ocean
coast, and/or areas that apply
road salt during winter.
Have the engine oil and filter
changed if the filter shows signs
of corrosion. After each oil and
filter change, the oil life system
must be reset. See Engine Oil
Life System on page 10 12.
Service and Maintenance
Cooling systems inspection.
Visually inspect the hoses,
pipes, fittings, and clamps.
Replace, if needed.
Windshield wiper blade
inspection for wear, cracking,
or contamination and windshield
and wiper blade cleaning,
if contaminated. See Exterior
Care on page 10 81. Worn
or damaged wiper blade
replacement. See Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 10 26.
Engine air cleaner filter
inspection. See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 10 13.
Brake system inspection. See
your dealer.
Steering and suspension
inspection. Visual inspection for
damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear.
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