Engine Oil - Chevrolet 2003 Cavalier Owner's Manual

Engine Oil
If the oil pressure light
appears on the instrument
cluster, it means you
need to check your engine
oil level right away.
For more information, see Oil Pressure Light on
page 3-33.
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 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.
Check the oil here.
The dipstick's handle
will be a yellow ring.
See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 5- 12
for more information.
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.
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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