Engine Oil - Chevrolet Groove 2023 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Groove Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-17286929) -
2023 - CRC - 6/28/22
1. Brake Fluid/Clutch Fluid Reservoir
2. Battery
3. Fuse Block
4. Washing Fluid Reservoir
5. Engine Coolant Reservoir
6. Engine Oil Dipstick
7. Engine Oil Filling Reservoir

Engine Oil

Maintain the engine oil at a proper level to
ensure correct lubrication of engine.
It is normal that the engine consumes
some oil.
Check the engine oil level regularly, e.g.
every time parking for refueling.
If the engine oil pressure warning lamp L
on the instrument panel is on, check the
engine oil level immediately.
Engine Oil Level Check
1. Park the vehicle on a horizontal ground.
2. After the engine stops running, wait for
a few minutes to have the oil back to
the oil pan. For cold engine, the time for
the oil returning to the oil pan will be
relatively long.
3. Pull out the oil dipstick and clean it.
4. Insert the oil dipstick completely.
5. Pull out the oil dipstick again.
6. Check the engine oil on the dipstick to
ensure that the oil is not contaminated.
7. Observe the oil level via the oil dipstick.
The oil level should be between the
lower limit and the upper limit.
8. If the oil level is lower than the lower
limit, add engine oil of the same grade
to have the oil level approaching to but
not higher than the upper limit. The
engine oil fill cap is on the cylinder head
cover. See Engine Compartment Overview
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Vehicle Care
Warning
Engine oil is an irritant and, if ingested,
can cause illness or death.
Keep out of reach of children.
Avoid repeated or prolonged contact
with skin.
Wash exposed areas with soap and
water or hand cleaner.
Do not overfill the engine oil. The level
should be between the higher upper limit
mark and the lower limit mark on the oil
dipstick. Excessive engine oil may have
adverse effect on the engine, including:
Increased engine oil consumption
Oil spilling on spark plug
A large amount of carbon deposits
accumulated on the engine
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
The engine oil will lose the lubricating
capacity after being contaminated. Be sure
to replace the engine oil in accordance with
maintenance procedures. The oil filter must
be replaced at the same time of engine oil
replacement every time. Under harsh
conditions, the replacement interval of
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