*--
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on Checking Engine Oil
properly. Then lift the hood
to
relieve pressure on the
hood prop.
Remove the hood prop from the slot
in
the hood and keeping the tip down, and check the level.
return the prop to its retainer.
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
’
,
.
.
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove
it
again,
--
Then just pull the hood
down
firmly to close. It will
latch when dropped from
10
to12 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 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.
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