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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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Warning:Filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can cause fuel vaporsthat can ignite either by static electricity or other means. You or others could bebadly burned and the vehicle could be damaged. Always:Use approved fuel containers.Remove the container from the vehicle, trunk ...