Chevrolet Silverado: Vehicle Checks / Engine Compartment Overview

2.7L L4 Engine (L3B)
- Remote Negative (–) Location. See Jump Starting - North America.
- Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America.
- Battery - North America.
- Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
- Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System.
- Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
- Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
- Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System.
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
- Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid.
- Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer
Fluid.

4.3L V6 Engine (LV3)
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Remote Negative (–) Location. See Jump Starting - North America.
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Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America.
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Battery - North America.
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
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Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System.
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Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
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Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
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Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System.
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
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Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid.
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Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer
Fluid.

5.3L V8 Engine (L84) Shown, 5.3L V8 Engine (L82) and 6.2L V8
Engine (L87) Similar
- Remote Negative (–) Location. See Jump Starting - North America.
- Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America.
- Battery - North America.
- Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
- Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
- Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System.
- Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
- Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System.
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
- Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid.
- Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer
Fluid.

6.6L V8 Engine (L8T)
- Remote Negative (–) Location. See Jump Starting - North America.
- Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America.
- Battery - North America.
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
- Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
- Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System.
- Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid.
- Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil.
- Auxiliary Battery. Battery - North America.
- Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid.
- Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
- Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System.
- Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer
Fluid.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement.
Warning
For vehicles with auto engine stop/start, turn the vehicle off before opening
the hood. If the vehicle is on, the engine will start when the hood is opened...
For diesel engine vehicles, see “Engine Oil” in the Duramax diesel supplement.
To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be
paid to engine oil...
Other information:
Caution
The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better
in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
Keep the vehicle speed at 88 km/h (55 mph) or less for the first 805
km (500 mi).
Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first
805 km (500 mi)...
When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid
It is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. The only reason
for fluid loss is a transmission leak or overheated transmission. This vehicle is
not equipped with a transmission fluid level dipstick...
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