Engine Oil - GMC 2012 Terrain Owner's Manual

10-10 Vehicle Care
To remove:
1. Remove the oil fill cap (A).
2. Remove the engine cover
bolt (B).
3. Raise the engine cover (C) to
release from the retainers.
4. Lift and remove the engine
cover.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to
reinstall engine cover.

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 the proper specification and
of the proper viscosity grade.
See Selecting the Right Engine
Oil in this section.
Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See Checking
Engine Oil and When to Add
Engine Oil in this section.
Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine
Oil Life System on page 10 13.
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See What to Do with
Used Oil in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the
engine oil level at each fuel fill.
In order to get an accurate
reading, the vehicle must be
on level ground. The engine oil
dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10 6 for the location of
the engine oil dipstick.
Obtaining an accurate oil level
reading is essential:
1. If the engine has been running
recently, turn off the engine and
allow several minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
Checking the oil level too soon
after engine shutoff will not
provide an accurate oil level
reading.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean
it with a paper towel or cloth,
then push it back in all the way.
Remove it again, keeping the
tip down, and check the level.