Cadillac 2009 owner manual Checking Engine Oil

A.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6-19.

B.Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 6-25.

C.Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 6-40.

D.Battery on page 6-39.

E.Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 6-15.

F.Automatic Transmission Dipstick (Out of View). See “Checking the Fluid Level” under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 6-21.

G.Remote Negative (−) Terminal (GND) (Out of View). See Jump Starting on page 6-40.

H.Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 6-15.

I.Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System on page 6-25.

J.Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Out of View). See Power Steering Fluid on page 6-33.

K.Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” under Brakes on page 6-35.

L.Underhood Fuse Block on page 6-107.

M.Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6-34.

Engine Oil

Checking Engine Oil

It is a good idea to check the 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 6-14for 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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