Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are
on
properly. Then lift the hood
to
relieve pressure
on
the
hood prop.
Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and
return the prop to its retainer.
Then pull the hood down firmly to close. It will latch
when dropped from
10
to
12
inches
(25
to
30
cm)
without pressing on the hood.
Engine
Oil
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.
The
oil dipstick
on
the
2.2L
engine
is
under the fill cap.
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.d.
L
The oil dipstick
on
the
“VORTEC”
4300
engine
is
a
yellow ring.
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.
Checking 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 down, and check the level.
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