CHEVROLET 2010 Silverado - Manual (Page 576)

Maintenance I
. Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on
page 6‑18. An Emission Control Service.
. Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant
on page 6‑31.
. Windshield washer fluid level check. See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6‑38.
. Tire inflation check. See Inflation - Tire Pressure
on page 6‑72.
. Tire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection and
Rotation on page 6‑80.
. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 6‑80.
. 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 (vehicles driven
in dusty conditions only). See Engine Air Cleaner/
Filter on page 6‑21.
. Brake system inspection (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
. For vehicles with Allison Transmission ® only:
At the first engine oil change only, replace external
transmission filter.
Maintenance II
. Perform all services described in Maintenance I.
. Steering and suspension inspection. Visual
inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or
signs of wear.
. Lubricate the front suspension, steering linkage,
and parking brake cable guides. Control arm
ball joints on 2500/3500 series vehicles require
lubrication but should not be lubricated unless their
temperature is −12°C (10°F) or higher, or they
could be damaged. Control arm ball joints on
1500 series vehicles are maintenance‐free.
Vehicles used under severe commercial operating
conditions require lubrication on a regular basis
every 5 000 km/3,000 miles.
. Engine cooling system inspection. Visual
inspection of hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps and
replacement, if needed.
. Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear,
cracking, or contamination and windshield and
wiper blade cleaning, if contaminated. See
Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 6‑114.
Worn or damaged wiper blade replacement.
See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on
page 6‑63.
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