CHEVROLET 2011 Colorado - Manual (Page 349)

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
Service and Maintenance 11-3
life system whenever the oil is
changed. See Engine Oil Life
System on page 10‑12.
Every Engine Oil Change
. Change engine oil and filter.
Reset oil life system. See
Engine Oil on page 10‑9 and
Engine Oil Life System on
page 10‑12. An Emission
Control Service.
. Engine coolant level check. See
Engine Coolant on page 10‑19.
. Engine cooling system
inspection. Visual inspection of
hoses, pipes, fittings, and
clamps and replacement,
if needed.
. Windshield washer fluid level
check. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑26.
. Windshield wiper blade
inspection for wear, cracking,
or contamination and windshield
and wiper blade cleaning,
if contaminated. See Exterior
Care on page 10‑93. Worn or
damaged wiper blade
replacement. See Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 10‑33.
. Tire inflation pressures check.
See Tire Pressure on
page 10‑52.
. Tire wear inspection. See Tire
Inspection on page 10‑59.
. Rotate tires if necessary. See
Tire Rotation on page 10‑59.
. Fluids visual leak check (or
every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). A leak in any
system must be repaired and
the fluid level checked.
. Engine air cleaner filter
inspection. See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑17.
. Brake system inspection
(or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
. Steering and suspension
inspection. Visual inspection for
damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear.
. Body hinges and latches, key
lock cylinders, and folding seat
hardware lubrication. Lubricate
hood safety lever pivot and prop
rod pivot and tailgate latch bolt,
handle assembly pivot points,
and hinges. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on
page 11‑6. More frequent
lubrication may be required
when the vehicle is exposed to a
corrosive environment. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth makes them
last longer, seal better, and not
stick or squeak.
. Restraint system component
check. See Safety System
Check on page 3‑26.
. Fuel system inspection for
damage or leaks.
. Exhaust system and nearby heat
shields inspection for loose or
damaged components.