Engine Oil Level Check; Owner Checks And Services; At The First 100, 1,000 And 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 And 10 000 Km); At Each Fuel Fill - Chevrolet 2009 Silverado Owner's Manual

(n) Vehicles with diesel engine or with GVWR above
10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) only: Inspect shields for damage or
looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a
Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable to vehicles
sold in the United States and recommended for
vehicles sold in Canada.
(p) If driving regularly under dusty conditions, inspect
the filter or change indicator (if equipped) at each engine
oil change.
(q) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or
obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary.

Owner Checks and Services

These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specified to help ensure vehicle safety,
dependability, and emission control performance. Your
dealer/retailer can assist with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to the
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-15.
At the First 100, 1,000 and
6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and
10 000 km)
For vehicles with dual wheels, check dual wheel nut
torque. For proper torque, see Capacities and
Specifications on page 5-129.

At Each Fuel Fill

It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel fill.

Engine Oil Level Check

Notice: It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to
keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause
damage to the engine not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-15.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL
coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant
on page 5-29.
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