Engine Oil; Checking Engine Oil - Buick Encore Owner's Manual

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2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
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3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View). See
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4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
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5. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See
6. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
7. Auxiliary Fuse Block. See
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9. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See
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To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
Always use engine oil approved
to the proper specification and of
the proper viscosity grade. See
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
in this section.
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Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
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proper oil level. See Checking
Engine Oil and When to Add
Engine Oil in this section.
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Change the engine oil at the
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appropriate time. See
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See What to Do with
Used Oil in this section.
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It is a good idea to check the engine
oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
get an accurate reading, the vehicle
must be on level ground. The
engine oil dipstick handle is a loop.
See
engine oil dipstick.
Obtaining an accurate oil level
reading is essential:
1. If the engine has been running
recently, turn off the engine and
allow several minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
Checking the oil level too soon
after engine shutoff will not
provide an accurate oil level
reading.
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The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
for the location of the