Owner’s manual specs

2014 Chevrolet Volt Specs: Oil Capacity, Fluids, Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box

Figures for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt, copied from Chevrolet’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.

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Fluids & capacities

Cooling Systems

3 qt

2.8 L

Applies to: Power Electronics

Source: 2014 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual, PDF page 354

Cooling Systems

6.2 qt

5.8 L

Applies to: High Voltage Battery

Source: 2014 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual, PDF page 354

Cooling Systems

7.7 qt

7.3 L

Applies to: Engine

Source: 2014 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual, PDF page 354

Engine Cooling System

Premix DEX-COOL (GM Part No. 12378390, in Canada 10953456). See Engine Coolant on page 10-17.

Applies to: Engine Cooling System

Source: 2014 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual, page 11-10

Engine Oil

Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10-9.

Applies to: Engine Oil

Source: 2014 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual, page 11-10

Engine Oil with Filter

3.7 qt

3.5 L

Applies to: with filter

Source: 2014 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual, PDF page 354

Maintenance schedule

Normal service schedule

Use this for ordinary driving.

Service	When
Change electric drive unit fluid. Change filter if serviceable. Source: 2014 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual, page 11-5	97,500 mi
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) Source: 2014 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual, page 11-5	Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km)
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Source: 2014 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual, page 11-5	Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km)

Severe service schedule

Use this if you tow, idle a lot, drive short trips in the cold, or run in dust.

Service	When
Change electric drive unit fluid. Change filter if serviceable. Source: 2014 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual, page 11-6	Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km)
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) Source: 2014 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual, page 11-6	Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km)
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Source: 2014 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual, page 11-6	Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km)

Oil life & reset procedures

Engine oil life system reset

Before you start

Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change.

Steps

Select OIL LIFE on the DIC menu.
Press SELECT to start the OIL LIFE reset procedure.
The DIC menu will display “Are you sure that you want to reset?” Use SELECT to choose YES to reset oil life or NO to exit and return to the previous menu.
If YES is selected, the DIC menu will display RESET OIL LIFE for a short time and then 100% OIL LIFE will be displayed when the oil life system is successfully reset.
Lift the retaining clips (1) from the engine air cleaner/filter assembly.
Turn and tilt the air cleaner cover slightly upward and slide it out. Remove the air filter.

Source: 2014 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual, page 10-12

Fuse box locations & fuse chart

Engine Compartment Fuse Block

Diagrams in the manual

2014 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual, page 10-31

What each fuse protects

Fuse	Amps	Protects	Source
3	—	Powertrain	p.10-34
6	—	Empty	p.10-34
7	—	Empty	p.10-32
8	—	Empty	p.10-32
9	—	Heated Mirrors	p.10-32
11	—	Traction Power Inverter Module - Battery	p.10-32
15	—	Traction Power Inverter Module and Transmission Control Module - Battery	p.10-33
16	—	AIR Solenoid (PZEV Only)	p.10-34
17	—	Engine Control Module - Battery	p.10-33
18	—	Empty	p.10-34
19	—	Power Window - Front	p.10-34
20	—	Empty	p.10-34
21	—	Antilock Brake System Electronic Control Unit	p.10-34
22	—	Left High -Beam Headlamp	p.10-33
24	—	Empty	p.10-33
25	—	Empty	p.10-33
26	—	Not Used	p.10-33
27	—	AIR Pump (PZEV Only)	p.10-34
28	—	Empty	p.10-34
29	—	Empty	p.10-34
30	—	Antilock Brake System Motor	p.10-34
31	—	Not Used	p.10-33
33	—	Run/Crank for Vehicle Integration Control Module	p.10-33
34	—	Vehicle Integration Control Module - Battery	p.10-33
35	—	Not Used	p.10-33
36	—	Power Electronics Coolant Pump	p.10-33
37	—	Cabin Heater Control Module	p.10-33
38	—	Rechargeable Energy Storage System (High Voltage Battery) Coolant Pump	p.10-33
39	—	Rechargeable Energy Storage System (High Voltage Battery) Control Module	p.10-33
40	—	Front Windshield Washer	p.10-33
41	—	Right High-Beam Headlamp	p.10-33
42	—	Cooling Fan - Right	p.10-34
43	—	Front Wipers	p.10-34
44	—	Charger	p.10-34
45	—	Empty	p.10-34
46	—	Empty	p.10-33
47	—	Empty	p.10-33
48	—	Cooling Fan - Left	p.10-34
49	—	Empty	p.10-33
50	—	Run/Crank - Rear Vision Camera, Accessory Power Module	p.10-33
51	—	Run/Crank for ABS/ Rechargeable Energy Storage System (High Voltage Battery)	p.10-33
52	—	Engine Control Module/ Transmission Control Module - Run/Crank	p.10-33
53	—	Traction Power Inverter Module - Run/Crank	p.10-34
54	—	Run/Crank - Fuel System Control Module, Air Conditioning Control Module, On Board Charger	p.10-34