Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) - GMC 2007 Sierra 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual

Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)

If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Engine
Oil" in the DURAMAX
If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light appears on the
instrument cluster, except vehicles that have the
4.3L engine, it means you need to check the
engine oil level right away.
For more information, see Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 265. You should check
your engine oil level regularly; this is an added
reminder.
486
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Diesel Engine Supplement.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the 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 480
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 you
do not do this, 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.