Engine Oil - Buick 2011 LaCrosse Owner's Manual

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10 13.
B. Power Steering Reservoir and
Cap. See Power Steering Fluid
on page 10 21.
C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil on page 10 9.
D. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of
View). See Engine Oil on
page 10 9.
E. Engine Cover.
F. Transmission Fluid Cap and
Dipstick. See Automatic
Transmission Fluid on
page 10 13.
G. Brake Master Cylinder
Reservoir. See Brakes on
page 10 23.
H. Engine Coolant Reservoir and
Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant on page 10 16.
I. Battery Cover. See Battery on
page 10 25.
J. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10 38.
K. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on
page 10 22.

Engine Oil

To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
Always use engine oil approved
to the proper specification and of
the proper viscosity grade. See
Selecting the Right Engine Oil.
Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See Checking
Engine Oil and When to Add
Engine Oil.
Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System on page 10 12.
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See What to Do With
Used Oil.
Vehicle Care
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine
oil level at each fuel fill. In order
to get an accurate reading, the
vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is
a yellow loop. See Engine
Compartment Overview on
page 10 6 for the location of the
engine oil dipstick.
Obtaining an accurate oil level
reading is essential:
1. If the engine has been running
recently, turn off the engine and
allow several minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
Checking your oil level too soon
after engine shut off will not
provide an accurate oil level
reading.
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.
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