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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.

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.

When to Add Engine Oil

If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need
to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the
right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. 
For engine oil 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
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hatched area that shows the proper

operating range, your engine could be damaged.

The engine oil fill cap is
located near the engine 
oil dipstick. See “Engine
Compartment Overview” 
in the Index for more
information on location.

Be sure to 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.