Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Running Out of Fuel (Diesel)

Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual / Driving and Operating / Fuel / Running Out of Fuel (Diesel)

Warning Diesel fuel is flammable. It could start a fire if something ignites it, and people could be burned. Do not let it get on hot engine parts, and keep matches or other ignition sources away.

If the engine has stalled due to running out of fuel, add at least 7.6 L (2 gal) of fuel if parked on a level surface, or up to 18.9 L (5 gal) of fuel if parked on a slope, and perform the procedure under "Fuel Priming" previously in this section.

Water in Fuel (Diesel)

Improper fuel tank inspection or cleaning, or contaminated fuel from suppliers, can cause water to be pumped into the fuel tank along with the diesel fuel. If a WATER IN FUEL - CONTACT SERVICE me ...

Fuel Filter Replacement (Diesel)

Warning Diesel fuel is flammable. It could start a fire if something ignites it, and people could be burned. Do not let it get on hot engine parts, and keep matches or other i ...

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Gas Strut(s)
The vehicle may be equipped with gas strut(s) to provide assistance in lifting and holding open the hood/ trunk/liftgate system in full open position. Warning If the gas struts that hold open the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail, you or others could be seriously injured. Tak ...