When To Add Engine Oil; What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use - Oldsmobile 2004 Silhouette Owner's Manual

When to Add Engine Oil

If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the
tip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least
one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind.
This section explains what kind of oil to use.
For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities
and Specifications on page 5-108 .
Notice: Do not add too much oil. If your engine
has so much oil that the oil level gets above
the cross-hatched area that shows the proper
operating range, your engine could be damaged.
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Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere
in the proper operating range in the cross-hatched area.
Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are
through.

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use

Look for two things:
•
GM6094M
Your vehicle's engine requires oil meeting GM
Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use
only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M.
See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12
for the location of the
engine oil fill cap.