Chevrolet 2005 When to Add Engine Oil, What Kind of Engine Oil to Use

When to Add Engine Oil
Ifthe oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of
thedipstick, then you will need to add at least one quart
ofoil. But you must use the right kind. This section
explainswhat kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase
capacity,see Capacities and Specifications on
page5-102.
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.
See Engine Compartment
Overview on page5-12 for
the location of the
engine oil fill cap.
Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range in the cross-hatched area.
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.
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