Checking Engine Oil - GMC 1996 Sonoma Owner's Manual

Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on
properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the
,
hood prop.
Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and
return the prop to its retainer.
Then pull the hood down firmly to close. It will latch
when dropped from
10 to 12 inclies (25 to 30 cm)
without pressing on the'hood:
Engine Oil
The oil dipstick on the 4.3L
engine is a yellow ring.
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 warn and the vehicle must be on level ground.
Tu&. off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick
The oil dipstick on the 2.2L
might not show the actual level.
engine is under the fill cap.
Checking Engine Oil
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.
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