Engine Oil - Pontiac Sunfire 2003 Owner's Manual

A. Coolant Surge Tank
B. Engine Oil Dipstick
C. Engine Oil Fill Cap
D. Brake Fluid Reservoir
E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
F. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir (If Equipped)
(Not Shown)
G. Battery
H. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir

Engine Oil

For more information, see Oil Pressure Light on
page 3-31 .
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
If the oil pressure light
appears on the instrument
cluster, it means you
need to check your engine
oil level right away.
Checking Engine Oil
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 several minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you don't, the oil
dipstick might not show the actual level.
Check the oil here. The
dipstick's handle will be a
yellow ring. See Engine
Compartment Overview on
page 5-12 for more
information.
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