Engine Oil - Chevrolet Captiva Owner's Manual

9-6 Vehicle Care
1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page
9-13.
2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See
Power Steering Fluid on page 9-20.
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See "When to
Add Engine Oil" under Engine Oil
on page 9-8.
4. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes
Fluid on page 9-24.
5. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See "Checking
Coolant" under Engine Coolant on
page 9-17.
6. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir.
See Clutch Fluid on page 9-25.
7. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
on page 9-37.
8. Battery on page 9-26.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir.
See "Adding Windshield Washer
Fluid" under Washer Fluid on page
9-22.
10. Engine Oil Dipstick. See "Checking
Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on
page 9-6.
11. Auxiliary Engine Room Fuse Block
on page 9-42.

ENGINE OIL

To ensure proper engine performance
and long life, careful attention must be
paid to engine oil. Following these
simple, but important steps will help
protect your investment:
Always use engine oil approved to
Ÿ
the proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See "Select-
ing the Right Engine Oil" in this
section.
Check the engine oil level regularly
Ÿ
and maintain the proper oil level.
See "Checking Engine Oil" and
"When to Add Engine Oil" in this
section.
Ÿ Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System on page 9-11.
Ÿ Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See "What to Do with
Used Oil" in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Keep your engine properly lubricated
by keeping the engine oil at the correct
level.
It is normal for an engine to consume
some engine oil.
Check the oil level at regular intervals
such as every time you stop for fuel.
In order to get an accurate reading, the
oil must be warm and the vehicle must
be on level ground.