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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Engine Prelubing
Note:This procedure is not used in Europe.Special Tools EN-45299 Engine PreluberFor equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools.Note:A constant and continuous flow of clean engine oil is required in order to properlyprime the engine. Ensure an approved engine oil is used, as specified in the ow ...