Engine Oil - Pontiac Wave 2008 Owner's Manual

Engine Oil

The oil pressure light is on the instrument panel cluster
for sedans. See Oil Pressure Light on page 3-39.
For hatchbacks, the oil pressure light is on the
Secondary Information Center (SIC). See Oil Pressure
Light on page 3-51. You should check the engine
oil level regularly; this is an added reminder.
5-14
If the engine oil pressure
light comes on, check
the engine oil level
right away.
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 5-12 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 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.