When To Add Engine Oil; What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use - Chevrolet Avalanche Owner's Manual

8.1L Engine
All Other Engines

When to Add Engine Oil

If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the
tip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least
one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This
section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine
oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and
Specifications on page 5-114.
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Notice: Do not add too much oil. If your engine has
so much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating
range, your engine could be damaged.
Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the
way back in when you are through.

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use

Look for two things:
•
GM6094M
Your vehicle's engine requires oil meeting GM
Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use
only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M.
See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 5-14 for
the location of the
engine oil fill cap.