Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual page 335

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The best time to check the engine
oil level is when the oil is warm:
1. The vehicle should be on level
ground.
2. Stop the engine and wait a
few minutes for the oil to
drain back into the oil pan.
3. If your vehicle is a CTS-V
model and your vehicle is
equipped with an engine
cover, you must remove the
engine cover before you can
access the fill cap.
See "Engine Cover" earlier in
this section.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe
it clean.
See "Engine Compartment"
earlier in this section to deter-
mine the location.
5. Reinsert the dipstick all the
way until it is firmly seated.
6. Remove the dipstick again and
check the oil level.
Keep the dipstick pointed
down to get an accurate
reading.
The oil level must be in the cross-
hatched area near the end of the
dipstick. Add oil as required. Avoid
over-filling the engine since this
may cause engine damage.
NOTICE
Don't add too much oil. If your
engine has so much oil that the
oil level is above the cross-
hatched area that shows the
proper operating range, your
engine could be damaged.
Reinstall the dipstick.
Section 4
NOTICE
If you use your vehicle for
competitive driving, your
engine may use more oil than it
would with normal use. Low oil
levels can damage the engine.
Be sure to check the oil level
often during competitive
driving and keep the level at or
near the upper mark that shows
the proper operating range on
the engine oil dipstick.
Competitive driving may affect
the warranty coverage of the
vehicle.
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