Buick 2006 manual Checking Engine Oil

A.Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-98.

B.Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-42.

C.Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38.

D.Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5-26.

E.Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-15.

F.Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-37.

G.Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-15.

H.Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See “Checking the Fluid Level” under Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5-22.

I.Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” under Brakes on page 5-39.

J.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20.

K.Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling System on page 5-29.

Engine Oil

Checking Engine Oil

It is 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 engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for the location of the engine oil dipstick.

1.Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.

2.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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