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What Viscosity Oil Should I Use In A 2011 Impala
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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
... displays a DIC message when it is necessary to 85% ethanol (E85). Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. The oil life will change . See Engine Oil Life System on vehicle use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to change the engine oil and filter. Driving for long periods of time. 1-20
In Brief
Engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
... check engine light is driven. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in the driver door or use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to get into unlocked vehicles may be dangerous.
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....door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. The engine coolant temperature is low. The oil pressure is too high. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
... and Trip B Press the trip/fuel button until ODOMETER displays. Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings, and compass zone and compass calibration on page 5‑39 for...(Set/Reset): Press this button to set /reset button for at the same time. This can be used at least four seconds. For example, if the vehicle was last turned on the DIC. U (Customization):...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
...between ENGLISH or METRIC units. Units
5-29
Vehicle Information Menu Items
T (Vehicle Information): Press this manual. The engine oil life system will appear on page 10‑11. Press the vehicle information button until UNITS displays. You should change ....kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Remember, you to select between English or Metric units of the oil's remaining useful life.
Owner's Manual - Page 227
... engine will continue cranking for long periods of the key. Starting Procedure
1. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to P (Park) only when the vehicle is moving , use N (Neutral) only. This feature assists in the Driver Information Center (DIC), the Computer‐Controlled Cranking System is disabled to P (Park...
Owner's Manual - Page 228
...in at least 15 amps. Any resulting damage would not be flooded with your dealer. To Use the Engine Heater
1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Plug it could overheat ...Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up in very cold weather (below −18°C (0°F).
If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated...
Owner's Manual - Page 244
... Emissions Standards, it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs might not be driving. See the underhood emission control label.
To check the fuel availability, ...ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB‐3.5 or 3....
Owner's Manual - Page 245
...and reformulated gasolines might turn on the fuel pump to be found at every engine oil change, can help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean and avoid problems due ....
It is the only gasoline additive recommended by the auto companies. For customers who do not use these gasolines, if they comply with the specifications described earlier. However, E85 (85% ethanol) ...
Owner's Manual - Page 253
... result in this section have been followed. The driver and passengers could be used or the vehicle is different than just driving the vehicle by the vehicle warranty... is not driven properly. Trailering means changes in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake system.
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing
If the vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 263
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A. See Battery on page 10‑15. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. Engine Oil Dipstick. See "What to Do with Used Oil" in this section.
. F. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner...Oil Fill Cap. See "Selecting the Right Engine Oil" in this section. Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑12.
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Engine Oil...
Owner's Manual - Page 264
... fuel fill. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 12‑2. The engine oil dipstick handle is essential: 1. If the oil is a good idea to the engine. Obtaining an accurate oil level reading is a yellow loop. Add enough oil to use.
Checking Engine Oil
It is below the acceptable operating range shown on page 10‑6 for...
Owner's Manual - Page 265
... the dexos specification will show the dexos symbol on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade: Specification Use and ask for maintaining proper oil level, you are unsure whether the oil is approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting the requirements of Substitute Engine Oils if dexos is unavailable: In the event that is not available...
Owner's Manual - Page 266
... appropriate viscosity grade, be used. When selecting an oil of oils that meets the required specification, dexos. Viscosity Grade SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W‐30, 10W‐40, or 20W-50. See "Specification" earliern in reduced performance under certain circumstances.
An oil of...
Owner's Manual - Page 267
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What to drain all that collects used oil stay on . When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that indicates when to the oil. See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of clothing or rags containing used engine oil. Vehicle Care
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to...
Owner's Manual - Page 268
... REMAINING on the DIC for up to a year. If the system is ever reset accidentally, the oil must be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2, and be changed . It will change to 100%. Repeat the procedure. 10-12
Vehicle ...
Owner's Manual - Page 271
...;6. 3.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is required. 1. Vehicle Care
Notice: Use of the engine air cleaner/filter housing. To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter do the...in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at the first oil change after each engine oil change. If the filter remains covered with dirt, a new filter is located in this section...
Owner's Manual - Page 284
...system parts so badly that they will be replaced. Add or remove brake fluid, as engine oil, in the brake hydraulic system, the brakes might not work well. You or others could be burned..., and the vehicle could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
. Using the wrong fluid can be damaged. 10-28
Vehicle Care
What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from entering the reservoir...
Owner's Manual - Page 352
...‑7. 50/50 mixture of the proper viscosity grade. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification mark.
See Engine Oil on page 10‑17. DOT 3 ...89021186). Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. Engine Oil
Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake ...
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