Engine Oil - GMC Canyon 2016 Owner's Manual

262 Vehicle Care
1. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant 0 269 .
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2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 266 .
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3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View). See Cooling System
0 268 .
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4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See

Engine Oil 0 262

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5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
Engine Oil 0 262 .
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6. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0 285 .
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7. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake Fluid 0 275 .
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8. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 273 .
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9. Battery - North America 0 276
Engine Oil
For diesel engine vehicles, see
Engine Oil in the Duramax diesel
supplement.
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:
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 0 264
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See What to Do with
.
Used Oil in this section.
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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 0 259
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 wipe it
with a clean paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all
the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and
. check the level.
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for the location of
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