Engine Oil - Chevrolet 2007 Optra Owner's Manual

Engine Oil

For more information, see Oil Pressure Light on
page 175. You should check the engine oil
level regularly; this is an added reminder.
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If the engine oil
pressure light appears
on the instrument
cluster, check the
engine oil level
right away.
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 258
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 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.