How to Check Lubricant
2500HD with 6.0 L
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 1.0mm to 19.0mm (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 15mm to 40mm (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 0mm to 13mm (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 17mm to 21mm (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.
See also:
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
It controls the following systems:
• Headlamps
• Taillamps
• Parking Lamps
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Power Sliding Rear Window
On vehicles with a power sliding rear window, the switch is located in the overhead console. See Rear Windows on page 2‑19.
• Push the switch to open the window.
• Pull the switch to c ...
If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle:
• Climbs a long hil ...