Checking Engine Oil; When To Add Engine Oil - GMC 1999 Suburban Owner's Manual

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.

When to Add Engine Oil

If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you'll need
to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the
right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For
crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications"
in the Index.
NOTICE:
Don't add too much oil. If your engine has so
much oil that the oil level gets above the upper
mark that shows the proper operating range,
your engine could be damaged.
The engine oil fill cap on the "VORTEC" 5700 V8
engine is located on the driver's side engine valve cover.
The engine oil fill cap on the "VORTEC" 7400 V8
engine is located on the front of the engine, near
the radiator.
Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when you're through.
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