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Substitute Oil (LT1 Only): When adding
oil to maintain engine oil level, if an oil
meeting GM Standard GM4718M is not
available, you can use oil designated
either SAE 5W-30 API Service SH or SG
at all temperatures, or SAE 1OW-30 API
Service SH or SG at temperatures above
0°F (-18°C). This oil should not be used
for an oil change.
Substitute Oil
(LT5
Only): When adding
oil to maintain engine oil level, if an oil
meeting GM Standard GM4718M is not
available, you can use oil designated SAE
1OW-30 API Service SH or SG at all
temperatures. This oil should not be used
for an oil change.
Engine Oil Additives
Don't add anything to your oil. Your
Chevrolet dealer is ready to advise if you
think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
Most trips are less than
4
miles
It's below freezing outside and most
trips are less than 10 miles (16 km).
(6
km).
The engine is at low speed most of
the time (as in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty places.
If any one of these is true for your
vehicle, you need to change your oil and
filter every 3,000 miles
(5 000
km) or
3 months
-
whichever comes first.
(See "Engine Oil Life Monitor" in the
Index.)
If none of them is true, change the oil
every 7,500 miles
(
12
500
km) or 12
months
-
whichever comes first. Change
the filter at the first oil change and at
every other oil change after that. (See
"Engine Oil Life Monitor" in the Index.)
Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block
Heater)
An engine coolant heater can be a big
help if you have to park outside in very
cold weather, 0 "F
(-
18 "C) or colder. If
your vehicle has this feature, see "Engine
Coolant Heater" in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil
contains certain elements that may be
unhealthy for your skin and could even
cause cancer? Don't let used oil stay on
your skin for very long. Clean your skin
and nails with soap and water, or a good
hand cleaner. Wash or throw away
clothing or rags containing used engine
oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings
about the use and disposal of oil
products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the
environment. If you change your own oil,
be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from
the filter before disposal. Don't ever
dispose of oil by putting it in the trash,
pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or
into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking it to a place that
collects used oil. If you have a problem
properly disposing of your used oil, ask
your dealer, a service station or a local
recycling center for help.
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