Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual page 200

Engine Oil
[t's a good idea to check your engine oil
:very time you get fuel. In order to get
m accurate reading, the oil must be
warm and the vehicle must be on level
!round.
rurn
off the engine and give the oil a
few minutes to drain back into the oil
pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick might
not
show the actual level.
T o Check Engine Oil:
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 lower.
2.0L L4: Checking Engine Oil
When to Add Oil:
3.1L V6: Checking Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD line,
then you'll need to add some oil. But
you must use the right kind. This
section explains what kind of oil to use.
For crankcase capacity, see the I d e x
under Capacities and Specijications.
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