Engine Oil - Chevrolet 2004 Malibu Owner's Manual

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22.
B. Engine Oil Fill Cap.
See Engine Oil on page 5-17.
C. Engine Oil Dipstick.
See Engine Oil on page 5-17.
D. Engine Coolant Reservoir.
See Engine Coolant on page 5-24.
E. Brake Fluid Reservoir.
See Brakes on page 5-35.
F. Battery.
See Battery on page 5-38.
G. Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
See "Engine Compartment Fuse Block"
under Fuses on page 5-88.
H. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir.
See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-34.

Engine Oil

Checking Engine Oil
It is 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 handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
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 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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