Engine Oil - Pontiac 2001 Firebird Owner's Manual

Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on.
Then pull the hood down and close it firmly.

Engine Oil

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.
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If the LOW OIL light
appears on the instrument
panel, it means you need
to check your engine oil
level right away. For more
information, see "Low Oil
Light" in the Index.
The engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow loop near the
back of the engine. See "Engine Compartment Overview"
in the Index for more information on location.
Do not check the 5.7L V8 engine oil level after the engine
has been sitting overnight. A higher than normal reading
might be obtained. Check oil level with the oil warm.
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.