When To Add Engine Oil - Chevrolet 2001 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual

When to Add Engine Oil

If the oil is at or below the then you'll need to add at
least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind.
This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase
capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index.
NOTICE:
Don't add too much oil. If your engine has so much
oil that the oil level gets above the cross
that shows the proper operating range, your engine
could be damaged.
All Other Engines
The engine oil fill cap for the VORTEC 4800, 5300 and
6000 V8 engines is located on the driver's side engine
valve cover. On the 8100 engine, the oil fill cap is
located on the driver's side engine valve cover. See
"Engine Compartment Overview" in the Index for
more information on location.
Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
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hatched area
back in when you're through.
8100 V8 Engine
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