Engine Oil - Pontiac 2005 Grand Prix Owner's Manual

Engine Oil

For more information, see LOW OIL LEVEL under
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-69.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
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If this symbol, along with
the LOW OIL LEVEL
message appears on
the Driver Information
Center (DIC), it means
you need to check
your engine oil level
right away.
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.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes
to drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this,
the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
2. 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.