Checking Engine Oil; When To Add Oil - Geo Prizm 1997 Owner's Manual

Checking 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 down,
and check the level.
When to Add Oil
If the oil is at or below the "L" mark, then you'll need to
add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right
kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For
crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications"
in the Index.
NOTICE:
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Don't add too much oil. If your engine has so
much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows the proper
operating range, your engine could be damaged.
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