Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 2016 Manual page 245

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Vehicle Care
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Press the engine oil level check
switch. If engine oil level is low the
red oil pressure warning light will
turn on. If the engine oil level is
above the "OK", the green oil level
indicator will turn on.
The oil level varies while the engine
is running, right after it is stopped,
and on sloping ground. When
checking the oil level, be sure the
vehicle is on level ground while the
engine is cool.
The engine oil level must be kept at
the right level to help assure proper
lubrication of your vehicle's engine.
It is the owner's responsibility to
check the oil level at regular
intervals (such as every fuel stop),
according to the following
instructions. Park the vehicle on a
level surface and check the engine
oil level before starting or at least
30 minutes after turning off the
engine.
1. Remove the oil dipstick (2) and
wipe off any oil on the oil
dipstick.
2. Reinsert the oil dipstick fully
and then gently remove it.
The oil is at the correct level if
the oil level is between the
"Position A" and "MIN" marks.
3. If the oil level is too low, add oil
to the "FULL" mark.
If the oil level is beyond the
"Position A" mark, the oil needs
to be changed.
4. Reinstall the oil dipstick into
position after checking the oil
level.
Any oil level above the "Position A"
mark on the oil dipstick may cause
engine malfunctions. Change with

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