Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 2500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2011
10-36 Vehicle Care
All Other Series and Engines
To get an accurate reading, the
vehicle should be on a level
surface.
.
For all 4.3 L, 4.8 L and 5.3 L
1500 Series applications,
the proper level is 1.0 mm to
19.0 mm (0.04 in to 0.7 in)
below the bottom of the fill hole,
located on the rear axle. Add
only enough fluid to reach the
proper level.
.
For all 6.0 L and 6.2 L 1500
Series applications, the proper
level is from 15 mm to 40 mm
(0.6 in to 1.6 in) below the
bottom of the fill plug hole,
located on the rear axle. Add
only enough fluid to reach the
proper level.
.
For all 6.0 L 2500HD Series
applications, the proper level is
from 0 mm to 13 mm (0 to 0.5 in)
below the bottom of the fill plug
hole, located on the rear axle.
Add only enough fluid to reach
the proper level.
.
For all 6.6 L Duramax Diesel
2500HD Series applications and
all 3500 Series applications, the
proper level is from 17 mm to
21 mm (0.6 in to 0.8 in) below
the bottom of the fill plug hole,
located on the rear axle. Add
only enough fluid to reach the
proper level.
What to Use
Refer to Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
on page 118
to
determine what kind of lubricant
to use.
Noise Control System
The following information relates
to compliance with federal noise
emission standards for vehicles
with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) of more than 4 536 kg
(10,000 lbs). The Scheduled
Maintenance
on page 112
provides information on maintaining
the noise control system to minimize
degradation of the noise emission
control system during the life of your
vehicle. The noise control system
warranty is given in your warranty
booklet.
These standards apply only to
vehicles sold in the United States.