Engine Oil - Chevrolet 2002 Corvette Owner's Manual

Engine Oil

If the LOW OIL LEVEL message on the Driver
Information Center comes on, it means you need
to check your engine oil level right away. For more
information, see "Driver Information Center" in the
Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly;
this is an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
It's a good idea to check your engine oil level 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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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.
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or a
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down.
The engine oil dipstick
handle is a yellow ring
located near the coolant
surge tank. See "Engine
Compartment Overview"
in the Index for more
information on location.