Engine Oil - Chevrolet 2009 Cobalt Owner's Manual

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.0L Turbo Engine) on
page 5-21 or Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (2.2L Engine)
on page 5-24.
B. Engine Oil Dipstick. See "Checking Engine Oil"
under Engine Oil on page 5-15.
C. Engine Cooling Fan. See Cooling System on
page 5-26.
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See "When to Add Engine Oil"
under Engine Oil on page 5-15.
E. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See "Brake Fluid"
under Brakes on page 5-35 and Hydraulic Clutch
on page 5-26.
F. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5-120.
G. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on
page 5-39.
H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. See Jump Starting
on page 5-39.
I. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System on
page 5-26.
J. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See "Adding
Washer Fluid" under Windshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-34.

Engine Oil

Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each
fuel fill. 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.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes
to drain back into the oil pan. If this is not done,
the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
2. 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.
5-15