Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine); Checking Engine Oil - GMC 1996 Suburban Owner's Manual

Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
Checking Engine Oil
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Engine Oil
(Diesel Engine)" in the Diesel Engine Supplement.
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.
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.
The engine oil dipstick has a yellow ring handle and is
located on the passenger side of the engine.
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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