Engine Oil; Checking Engine Oil- Page 253

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Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are 
on properly. Then just pull the hood down and close 
it firmly.

Engine Oil

If the LOW OIL light
appears on the instrument
panel, 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.

Checking 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 engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow loop near
the front of the engine.

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