3800 Supercharged V6 Engine (If Equipped); Engine Oil; Checking Engine Oil- Page 255

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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.

3800 Supercharged V6 Engine 
(If Equipped)

Your vehicle may have a 3800 Supercharged V6 engine.
The supercharger is a device which is designed to pump
more air into the engine than it would normally use.
This air is mixed with fuel, which creates increased
engine power. Since the supercharger is a pump and is
driven from an engine accessory drive belt, increased
pressure is available at all driving conditions.

The Powertrain Control Module (PCM), works with a
vacuum control to regulate the increased pressure
required during specific driving conditions. When this
increased pressure or boost is not desired, such as during
idling and light throttle cruising, the excess air that the
supercharger is pumping is routed through a bypass. 
All of these controls working together provide high
performance character and fuel efficiency in the 
3800 Supercharged V6 engine.

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.