Engine Oil - Chevrolet Trax 2016 Owner's Manual

238 Vehicle Care
1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 242.
2. Power Steering Fluid
Reservoir. See Power Steering
Fluid (1.4L L4 Engine) 0 248 or
Power Steering Fluid (1.8L L4
Engine) 0 248.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See

Engine Oil 0 238.

4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View). See Cooling System
0 243.
5. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
Engine Oil 0 238.
6. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0 243.
7. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir.
See Brake Fluid 0 251 and
Hydraulic Clutch 0 242.
8. Auxiliary Fuse Block. See
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0 260.
9. Battery - North America 0 252.
10. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 249.
11. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0 260.
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 0 240.
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 loop.
See Engine Compartment Overview
0 235 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.
Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.