Checking Engine Oil - Oldsmobile 1997 Aurora Owner's Manual

Engine Oil
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OIL
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.
If the CHECK OIL LEVEL
message or the
oil
warnkg
light on the instrument
panel comes on, it means
you need to check your
engine oil level right away.
For more information, see "Check Oil Level Message"
or "Oil Pressure Warning Light" in the Index. You
should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an
added reminder.
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 warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual level.
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