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Your vehicle has a 3800 Supercharged engine.
Supercharging, rather than turbocharging, was chosen
because it emphasizes smooth, refined power.
The supercharger is a device which is designed to pump
more air into the engine than it would normally use.
This air, mixed with fuel, creates increased engine
power. Since the supercharger is a pump and is driven
from an engine accessory drive belt, increased pressure
is available at all driving conditions,
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM), works with
a vacuum control to regulate the increased pressure
required during specific driving conditions. When this
increased pressure or boost is not desired, such as during
idling and light throttle cruising, the excess air that the
supercharger is pumping is routed through a bypass.
All of these controls working together provide high
performance, character and fuel efficiency in the
3800 V6 Supercharged engine.
Engine Oil
If the CHECK OIL LEVEL
light on the instrument
you need to check your
engine oil level right away.
C
H EC K 0 I L
panel comes on, it means
LEVEL
For more information, see "Check Oil Level Light" in
the Index. You should check your engine oil level
regularly; this is an added reminder.
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.
The engine oil dipstick is
a round, yellow loop
located directly behind
the engine fan.
Turn off the engine and
give the oil a few minutes
to drain back into the oil
pan. If you don't, the oil
dipstick might not show
the actual level.
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