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Oil
If the oil warning light on the
instrument panel comes on, it means
you need to check your engine oil level
right away. For more information, see
Engine Oil Warning Light
in the
Index.
You
should check your engine oil level
regularly; this is an added reminder.
It’s a good idea to check your engine oil
every time you get fuel. In order to get
an accurate reading, the oil must be
warm and the vehicle must be on level
ground.
Turn
off
the engine and give the oil
a
few minutes to drain back into the oil
pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might
not show the actual level.
To
Check Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a
paper towel or cloth, then push it back
in all the way. Remove it again, keeping
the tip lower, and check the level.
2.2L
L4:
Checking Engine Oil
3.1
L
V6:
Checking Engine Oil
When
to
Add
Oi/
If the oil is at or below the
ADD
line,
then you’ll need to add some oil. But
you must use the right kind. This
section explains what kind of oil to use.
For crankcase capacity, see
Capacities
and Specifications
in the
Index.
NOTICE:
Don’t add too much oil.
If
your
engine has
so
much oil that the oil
level gets above the cross-hatched
area that shows the proper
operating range, your engine could
be damaged.
Just
fill
it enough to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating
range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when you’re through.