Engine Oil - Cadillac 2007 CTS Owner's Manual

Engine Oil

If the light and/or message appear, it means you
need to check the engine oil level right away.
For more information, see "Oil Pressure Low - Stop
Engine" under DIC Warnings and Messages on
page 228 and Oil Pressure Light on page 206. You
should check the engine oil level regularly; this
is an added reminder.
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There is an oil pressure
light in the instrument
cluster and an Oil
Pressure Low - Stop
Engine message on
the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the 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 342
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.