Service And Maintenance - Chevrolet Equinox2011 Owner's Manual

system whenever the oil is changed.
See Engine Oil Life System on
page 10 13.
Every Engine Oil Change
Change engine oil and filter.
Reset oil life system. See
Engine Oil on page 10 10 and
Engine Oil Life System on
page 10 13. An Emission
Control Service.
Engine coolant level check. See
Engine Coolant on page 10 18.
Engine cooling system
inspection. Visual inspection of
hoses, pipes, fittings, and
clamps and replacement,
if needed.
Windshield washer fluid level
check. See Washer Fluid on
page 10 24.
Windshield wiper blade
inspection for wear, cracking,
or contamination and windshield
and wiper blade cleaning,
if contaminated. See Exterior
Care on page 10 79. Worn or
damaged wiper blade
replacement. See Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 10 29.
Tire inflation pressures check.
See Tire Pressure on
page 10 49.
Tire wear inspection. See Tire
Inspection on page 10 55.
Rotate tires if necessary. See
Tire Rotation on page 10 55.
Fluids visual leak check
(or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). A leak in any
system must be repaired and the
fluid level checked.
Engine air cleaner filter
inspection. See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 10 15.
Brake system inspection
(or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).
Steering and suspension
inspection. Visual inspection for
damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear.
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Body hinges and latches, key
lock cylinders, folding seat
hardware, and sunroof
(if equipped) lubrication. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11 6. More
frequent lubrication may be
required when the vehicle is
exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone
grease on weatherstrips with a
clean cloth makes them last
longer, seal better, and not stick
or squeak.
Restraint system component
check. See Safety System
Check on page 3 22.
Fuel system inspection for
damage or leaks.
Exhaust system and nearby heat
shields inspection for loose or
damaged components.
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