Engine Oil - Cadillac 2004 CTS Owner's Manual

Engine Oil

For more information, see "Oil Pressure Low – Stop
Engine" under DIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-61 and Oil Pressure Light on page 3-46 .
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
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If the oil pressure light
and/or the Oil Pressure
Low – Stop Engine
message on the DIC
appears on the instrument
cluster, it means you
need to check your engine
oil level right away.
Checking Engine Oil
It is 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 a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this, 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.