2011 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab Owner's Manual - Page 255

Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑17. B. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑17. C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Washer Fluid on page 10‑26. D. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑19. E. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (If Equipped). See "Checking the Fluid Level" under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑13. F. Engine Oil Dipstick. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 10‑9. . 10-9 I. J. Battery on page 10‑29. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 10‑25. . Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑12. Always dispose of engine oil properly. See "What to Do with Used Oil" in this section. . K. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10‑40. L. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10‑18. 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 yellow loop. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 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. 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: . G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See "When to Add Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 10‑9. H. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid on page 10‑28. 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.