Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) - Chevrolet Kodiak 2006 Owner's Manual

Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)

You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
It is 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.
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If the low oil light appears
on the instrument cluster, it
means you need to
check your engine oil level
right away. For more
information, see Low Oil
Level Light on page 3-39.
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.
The engine oil dipstick is
located in the engine
compartment on the
driver's side of the vehicle.