Engine Oil - Cadillac 2000 Catera Owner's Manual

Engine Oil

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.
If the low oil level appears
on the instrument panel,
it means you need to
check your engine oil
level right away. For more
information, see "CHECK
OIL light" in the Index.
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.
The engine oil dipstick is
located behind the radiator
hose on the driver's side
of the engine. The yellow
looped handle helps to
identify it.
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