Engine
Oil
OIL
If
the
CHECK
OIL
LEVEL
message or
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
“Check
Oil
Level
Message” or
“Oil
Pressure 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.
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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