When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip
of the dipstick, then you’ll need to add at least one
quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part
explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase
capacity, see
Capacities and Specifications on
page 5-118
.
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.
The engine oil fill cap for
the VORTEC™ 4800,
5300 and 6000 V8 engines
is located on the engine
valve cover on the
passenger’s side of the
vehicle. On the 8100
engine, the oil fill cap is
located on the front of the
engine.
See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-10
for
more information on location.
Be sure to 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.
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