Engine Oil; Diesel); Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine); Diesel Engine) - Chevrolet KODIAK 2005 Owner's Manual

Engine Oil

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(Caterpillar

Diesel Engine)

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See your Caterpillar Operation & Maintenance Manual
for information on oil quality and viscosities as well
as the temperature range chart.
Engine Oil (DURAMAX
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check your engine oil level every
time you get fuel.
5-22
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Diesel)

The engine oil dipstick is
located in the engine
compartment on the
driver's 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.