Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010
When the Change Engine Oil Soon message displays,
certain services, checks, and inspections are required.
The services described for Maintenance I should be
performed at every engine oil change. The services
described for Maintenance II should be
performed when:
.
Maintenance I was performed the last time the
engine oil was changed.
.
It has been 10 months or more since the Change
Engine Oil Soon message has displayed or since
the last service.
Maintenance I
.
Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil
on
page 6‑17
. 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 6‑41.
.
Tire inflation check. See Inflation - Tire Pressure
on page 6‑72
.
.
Tire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection and
Rotation on page 6‑78.
.
Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation
on
page 6‑78
.
.
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).
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 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.
.
Engine cooling system inspection. Visual
inspection of hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps and
replacement, if needed.
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