Engine Oil - Pontiac 2004 Sunfire Owner's Manual

A. Coolant Surge Tank.
See Cooling System on page 5-26.
B. Engine Oil Dipstick.
See "Checking Engine Oil" under
Engine Oil on page 5-13.
C. Engine Oil Fill Cap.
See "When to Add Engine Oil" under
Engine Oil on page 5-13.
D. Brake Fluid Reservoir.
See "Brake Fluid" under Brakes on page 5-34.
E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir.
See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-32.
F. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir
(If Equipped) (Not Shown).
See Hydraulic Clutch on page 5-19.
G. Battery. See Battery on page 5-38.
H. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17.
I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir.
See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-33.
J. Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
See "Engine Compartment Fuse Block" under
Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-85.

Engine Oil

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 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 5-12 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.
If the oil pressure light
appears on the instrument
cluster, it means you
need to check your engine
oil level right away.
5-13