Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Engine Oil

Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual / Vehicle Care / Vehicle Checks / 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:

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.
Always dispose of engine oil properly. See "What to Do with Used Oil" in this section.

Engine Compartment Overview

1.5L Gas Engine Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil. Engine Cooling Fan. See Cooling System. &nb ...

Checking Engine Oil

Check the engine oil level regularly, every 650 km (400 mi), especially prior to a long trip. The engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. See Engine Compartment Overview for the location. Wa ...

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may work up to 60m(197 ft) away from the vehicle. With Remote Start and Power Liftgate Shown Press the button on the side to remove the key. The key can be used for all locks. : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors depending on vehicl ...