Chevrolet Silverado: Vehicle Checks / Four-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
When to Check Lubricant
Refer to Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check the lubricant.

- Fill Plug
- Drain Plug
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug (1) hole, located on the transfer
case, some lubricant will need to be added. Add enough lubricant to raise the level
to the bottom of the fill plug (1) hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug.
When to Change Lubricant
Refer to Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to change the lubricant.
What to Use
Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants to determine what kind of lubricant
to use.
The original equipment battery is maintenance free. Do not remove the cap and
do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new
battery is needed...
Front Axle
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check the front axle fluid unless a leak is
suspected or an unusual noise is heard...
Other information:
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. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect
your investment:
Use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity
grade...
The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM), which estimates the battery's
temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance
and extended life of the battery.
When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to
quickly bring the charge back up...
Categories
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position.
The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the
vehicle is started.

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