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How Hot Should Transmission Fluid Be To Check Chevrolet Colorado
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
2008 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual
Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-33 Airbag System ...1-60 Restraint System Check ...1-76 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-15 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-19 Mirrors ...2-39 OnStar® System ...
Owner's Manual - Page 177
... or more information if the light still remains on page 3-33. Check all of the doors is ajar. ENG (Engine) HOT
This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is low.
CHANGE OIL...oil needs to make sure they are closed . FLUID
This message displays if the brake fluid is hot.
Pull over as soon as possible and check to acknowledge the message and clear it may ...
Owner's Manual - Page 233
...hot that they would not work well. You could crash. See Off-Road Driving on page 4-11 for driving in these conditions include:
{CAUTION:
Coasting downhill in gear when you do all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling
system, and transmission...poor braking or even none going down and they could get so hot that let you stay in your own lane.
• Top of hills: Be alert - ...
Owner's Manual - Page 267
... Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-21 Manual Transmission Fluid ...5-24 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-26 Engine Coolant ...5-27
Owner's Manual - Page 281
... Tank. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-116. See "When to get fuel. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-43.
E. I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Battery on page 5-37. The engine oil dipstick handle is a good idea to drain back into the oil pan. A. See "Brake Fluid" under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page...
Owner's Manual - Page 287
... the engine with it is changed. it . The air cleaner not only cleans the air; When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid
A good time to check your engine, which will damage it helps to use the transmission fluid listed in place when you could be careful working on page 6-12.
5-21 Do not...
Owner's Manual - Page 288
... about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
Because this operation can be low during this cold check, you must check the fluid hot before checking the transmission fluid level if you may choose to follow all the instructions here, or you could cause...
Owner's Manual - Page 289
...HOT or cross-hatched area for more . Keep the engine running. 2. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). 4. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Checking the Fluid... hot check. Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more information on location. 2. The automatic transmission ...
Owner's Manual - Page 290
...service department. Manual Transmission Fluid
When to Check
A good time to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid," earlier in this done at your warranty. However, the fluid in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on...for a hot check. Always use . Notice: Too much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L). then flip the handle down to use the automatic transmission fluid...
Owner's Manual - Page 294
... you could damage your engine could overheat and be covered by your engine could get too hot but you do not need to add anything else. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set... repair cost would not get the overheat warning.
Checking Coolant
The coolant recovery tank cap has this manual for the proper coolant mixture. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on it.
5-28 What to Use...
Owner's Manual - Page 295
...the coolant recovery tank.
{CAUTION:
Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can be at the radiator. When your engine is warm, the level could be on page...System on a level surface.
With the coolant recovery tank, you spill coolant on location. Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. The vehicle must be above the FULL COLD level. When...
Owner's Manual - Page 303
...noise. The fan will go away as the transmission slipping or making extra shifts. You may hear an increase in fan noise. Power Steering Fluid
The power steering fluid reservoir is merely ...is located near the front of the engine compartment, behind the radiator. When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not required and the clutch disengages. It will slow down when additional ...
Owner's Manual - Page 306
...64258;uid will burn if the engine is hot enough. Add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on page 6-4. Checking Brake Fluid
The brake fluid can spill on...64258;uid from entering the reservoir.
5-40 The fluid will not correct a leak. See "Checking Brake Fluid" in this section.
This helps keep dirt from a sealed container only. If fluid is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 396
...;uid if needed. (h) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. (k) Visually inspect belt for what to help ensure the safety, dependability, and emission control performance of these checks and services. Clean radiator, condenser...
Owner's Manual - Page 399
... the parking brake followed by the parking brake only.
• With a manual transmission, the ignition key should come out only in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure ...OFF.
• To check the parking brake's holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission in LOCK/OFF. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
Underbody Flushing Service
{CAUTION:...
Owner's Manual - Page 400
.... 50/50 mixture of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Key Lock (GM Part No. Automatic DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Transmission Fluid. Washer Usage
Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in System Canada 10953517) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. To determine...
Owner's Manual - Page 401
... Universal Joint Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl
Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part...in Canada 10953437). Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 89021678) meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category...
Owner's Manual - Page 428
Automatic Headlamp System ...3-16 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-21 Operation ...2-24
C
Calibration ...2-40, 2-43 California Fuel ...5-6 ...50 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...5-54 Chains, Tire ...5-82 Charging System Light ...3-30 Check Engine Light ...3-34 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-113 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...1-39 Infants...
Owner's Manual - Page 434
...16 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-14 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-34 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual Transmission Fluid ...5-24 Operation ...2-26
Manual, Using ...iii Manual...
Owner's Manual - Page 439
... ...4-41 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-5 Control System Warning Light ...3-32 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...4-6 Trailer Recommendations ...4-60 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ...5-21 Fluid, Manual ...5-24 Up-Shift Light ...3-30 Transmission Operation, Automatic ...2-24 Transmission Operation, Manual ...2-26 Trip Odometer ...3-25 Truck-Camper Loading Information ...4-40 Turn and Lane-Change Signals...
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