How often should I change the oil in my GMC Envoy?
Answer: The oil capacity of the 2006 GMC Envoy 4.2l iS7 quarts of SAE 5w30 synthetic motor oil. It is recommended to change Your oil every 7,500 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first. You can extend Your engine life,…
Is there an ashtray in the GMC Envoy?
(Select your rating) GMC envoy, nagging evap issues. 2006 GMC envoy is a nice sized SUV. The driver compartment is pretty spacious with all controls and gauges easily accessible. however there is only one useable cup holder leaving the passenger to hold their drink. My model has no ashtray, probably because there is no room for one.
What is this white milky stuff under my oil cap?
You take the cap off of your valve cover to top off your oil or fill the crank case after an oil change and discover to your horror that there is some sort of white milky or creamy stuff coating the underside of the oil cap and down into the filler hole.
How many miles does a GMC Envoy have?
2006 GMC Envoy SLT with ONLY 93,000 miles. Very low maintenance, biggest issue I’ve had was to change the water pump & the typical battery & every 5000 mile oil change. Body & frame of vehicle is still in excellent shape with no rust or other cosmetic blemishes. Almost 100,000 miles & engine still makes great power.
Why does my oil cap turn milky white?
Sometimes you might just end up topping up your engine oil between oil changes. It is during such times that you might notice that your oil cap has a milky, creamy white stuff. A weather change from warm; moist weather to cold weather or repeated frost on the vehicle and frequent high dew points; can create moisture to form in the crankcase.
Why is the oil pressure warning light still on?
If you have refilled your engine oil with a new one but the light is still on, the culprit could be the engine pressure sensor. The sensor is connected through a circuit from the engine to the dashboard. With time the sensors get filled with dirt and this reduces their ability to detect low oil pressure effectively.
What to do if you have White Stuff under your oil cap?
Try to wipe it off the cap and filler tube and check it again in a few days. If it is condensation; it is generally minimal moisture in the system and heat, can help burn it off. Cleaning an engine with a high pressure spray, is a good way to force moisture into the seals; under the oil cap and into places where moisture shouldn’t be.