Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle
Things you might add to the outside of your
vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This may
cause wind noise and affect windshield washer
performance. Check with your dealer before
adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Fuel
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Diesel
Fuel Requirements and Fuel System” in the
DURAMAX
®
Diesel Supplement.
For vehicles with gasoline engines, please
read this.
Gasoline
Use of the recommended fuel is an important part
of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. To
help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum
vehicle performance, GM recommends the use
of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline.
The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) shows the code letter or number that
identifies your vehicle’s engine. The VIN is at the
top left of the instrument panel. See Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) on page 607.
If your vehicle has the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN
Code 0) or the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code 3),
you can use either regular unleaded gasoline
or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85);
also see Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 491.
In all other gasoline engines, use only regular
unleaded gasoline.
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