Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) - GMC TopKick 2007 Owner's Manual

Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)

You should check the engine oil level regularly;
this is an added reminder.
If the low oil light
appears on the
instrument cluster, it
means you need to
check the engine oil
level right away. For
more information, see
Low Oil Level Light on
page 174.
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.
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.
The engine oil dipstick
is located in the engine
compartment on the
driver's side of the
vehicle.
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