Pontiac G8 manual Checking Engine Oil, When to Add Engine Oil

9-8 Vehicle Service and Care

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 9-6for 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 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.

When to Add Engine Oil

If the oil is below the MIN (minimum) mark, add at least one quart/liter

of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 10-2.

Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged.

See Engine Compartment Overview on page 9-6 for the location of

the engine oil fill cap.

Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you

are through.