Chevrolet Volt 2013 Owner's Manual page 333

(Power Electronics and Charger
Modules) on page 10 16 for
more information.
Engine Oil Change
Every 24 months or when the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message displays, change the
engine oil and filter as soon as
possible, within the next 1 000 km/
600 mi. The engine oil and filter
must be changed at least once
every 24 months. After each oil and
filter change, the oil life system must
be reset. See Engine Oil Life
System on page 10 12. More
frequent changes may be required
when the vehicle is exposed to a
corrosive environment, such as
areas of high humidity, along an
ocean coast, and/or areas that
apply road salt during winter.
Your trained dealer technician can
perform this work. If the engine oil
life system is reset accidentally,
service the vehicle within 5 000 km/
3,000 mi since the last service.
Reset the oil life system when the
oil is changed.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See Tire
Rotation on page 10 52.
Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil on page 10 9 and Engine Oil
Life System on page 10 12.
Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant on page 10 16.
Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid on
page 10 19.
Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care on page 10 77. Replace
Service and Maintenance
worn or damaged wiper blades.
See Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 10 25.
Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure on
page 10 46.
Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection on page 10 51.
Visually check for fluid leaks.
Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10 12.
Inspect brake system.
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care on
page 10 77.
Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check on page 3 15.
Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
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