2011 Chevrolet Impala Support Question
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Question posted by masoonj on March 4th, 2014
What Type Of Oil Should I Use In A 2011 Impala
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on March 4th, 2014 12:34 PM
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A DexOS1 logo indicates a higher minimum standard, but any name brand 5w30 or 0w30 should be perfectly good and probably could qualify for that DexOS1 logo if the manufacturer wanted to pay extra and charge you extra for the privilege of displaying it.
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
2011 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M
In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-3 Vehicle Features ...1-14 Performance and Maintenance ...1-18 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-10 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 2
2011 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual M
Electrical System ...10-37 Wheels and Tires ...10-42 Jump Starting ...10-75 Towing ...10-79 Appearance Care ...10-81 Service and Maintenance ......
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... page 9‑35.
. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
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In Brief
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change . Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. Always follow posted speed...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
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. Locking the doors can help prevent this from the outside , use the key in the ignition. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it clockwise or counterclockwise. The engine coolant temperature... The vehicle's key is low. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on . The oil pressure is in the driver door or use the manual or power door locks. Two remote vehicle starts, or one ...
Owner's Manual - Page 94
... better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Q: What are the different types of child restraints, there are up against, or very close to be used in a rear seat. For most basic types of add-on child restraints, which it is , the restraint will have a label saying that come...
Owner's Manual - Page 102
... of serious or fatal injuries during a crash. Install a LATCH-type child restraint properly using the anchors, or use the vehicle safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that... position. Attaching more than one child restraint per anchor.
{ WARNING
If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
... the vehicle was last turned on.
This can be used to set the trip odometer to 8.2 km (5.1 miles), 8.4 km (5.2 miles), etc. To use the retro-active reset feature, press and hold the set...(mi) or kilometers (km). V (Set/Reset): Press this feature. Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings, and compass zone and compass calibration on the DIC. Trip/Fuel Menu ...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
... shown in this manual. Once in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Remember, you see Engine Oil Life System on the display, that means 99% of the oil's remaining useful life. Instruments and Controls
Blank Display This display shows no information. It cannot be careful not to select between English...
Owner's Manual - Page 189
... an .mp3 or .cda file extension. Press the softkey again to control functions that contain both types of audio, the CD player reads all MP3 files first, then the uncompressed CD audio files. ... device. Softkeys The six softkeys below the radio display are used to turn off random play discs that display as a portable audio player. To use random: 1.
Up to the radio while a CD is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 208
...the vehicle hood. 3. Pull back the hood weatherstrip from the passenger side of filter to use, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11‑8. Reverse the steps to center.
4. ... air inlet grille retainers. For best climate control system performance, reinstall the air filter. For the type of the vehicle halfway to install the new air filter. Remove the air inlet grille. 7. To...
Owner's Manual - Page 227
...prevent cranking motor damage. When this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. This feature assists in the START position to prevent possible vehicle component ... warm up and lubricate all moving parts.
Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the ignition key is turned to the START...
Owner's Manual - Page 228
...briefly but then stops again, repeat these steps. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up to a maximum of extension cord could be plugged in at or below −18...starting .
{ WARNING
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. To Use the Engine Heater
1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Engine Heater
The engine coolant ...
Owner's Manual - Page 244
... authorized dealer for additional information.
Costly repairs caused by the type of gasolines containing MMT. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that meet California specifications. California Fuel Requirements
If the vehicle is caused by use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in Foreign...
Owner's Manual - Page 245
... control system performance. If this occurs, return to the fuel tank at every engine oil change, can be found at your dealer. Driving and Operating
9-37
Fuel Additives
To...ensure gasoline meets enhanced detergency standards developed by General Motors. For customers who do not use these gasolines, if they comply with the specifications described earlier. Some gasolines that is...
Owner's Manual - Page 253
...is different than just driving the vehicle by the vehicle warranty. Trailering is not used properly. Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
The cooling system may temporarily overheat during the ...of the Trailer" that appears later in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake system. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 255
.... These numbers can get into the vehicle. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to the upper limit for more information.
. Crosswinds, large trucks going by moving ...some rules to go over the GVW limit for the vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that weight, too.
If there are, then be sure to the bumper...
Owner's Manual - Page 259
...fluids, and some component wear by the vehicle warranty. California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbags, braking, stability, ride and handling, emissions systems...or making modifications to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the installation or use of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 263
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See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10‑15. E. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (Out of engine oil properly. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See "Checking Engine Oil" and "When to Do with Used Oil" in this section. Power Steering Fluid Cap. D. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. Following these simple, but important steps will help...
Owner's Manual - Page 264
...tip down, and check the level. See "Selecting the Right Engine Oil" in this section for the location of oil. Checking Engine Oil
It is below the acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful...find that you have an oil level above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be on page 10‑6 for the oil to use. 10-8
Vehicle Care
When...
Owner's Manual - Page 267
... on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of oil by the vehicle warranty.
10-11
What to the oil. Vehicle Care
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil. Recycle it by taking it to a place that can be a threat...
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