Engine Oil - Chevrolet 1999 Prizm Owner's Manual

Engine Oil

For more information, see "Engine Oil Pressure 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.
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If the engine oil pressure
light on the instrument
panel comes on, it means
you need to check your
engine oil level right away.
The engine oil dipstick is
located in the center of the
engine compartment.
The dipstick handle is a
yellow loop.
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.
Checking Engine Oil
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.
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