Service
&
Appearance
Care
Engine
Oil
If
the
LOW
OIL
LEVEL
light
on the
instrument panel comes
on,
it means
you need to check your engine oil level
right away. For more information, see
Low
Oil
Level
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 0il.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 bzck
in
all the way. Remove it again, keeping
the tip lower, and check the level.
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V6: Checking Engine Oil
Twin
Dual
Cam
3.4L
V6: Checking
Engine Oil
’
When
to
Add
Oil
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.
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