1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO oil dipstick

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a
moment. This is normal. Low Oil Level Light
Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become
so hot that it
catches fire.
You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and is not covered by
your warranty.
LOW
OIL
Your engine is equipped
with an oil level monitoring
system. When the ignition
key is turned on, the LOW
OIL light will briefly flash.
If the light does not flash,
have it fixed
so it will be
ready to warn you if there’s a problem.
If the light stays on, stop the vehicle on a level surface
and turn the engine off. Check the oil level using the
engine oil dipstick. (See “Engine Oil’’ in the Index.) If
the light does not flash, have the low oil level sensor
system repaired
so it will be ready to warn you if there’s
a problem.
The oil level monitoring system only checks the oil level
during the brief period between key
on and engine
crank. It does not monitor the engine oil level when the
engine is running. Additionally, an oil level check
is
only performed if the engine has been turned off for a
considerable period
of time, allowing the oil normally in
circulation to drain back into the oil pan.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you open the hood on the 3 100 (Code M) engine, you'll see:
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A. Engine Coolant Reservoir
B. Radiator Fill Cap
C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap
E. Engine Oil Dipstick
F. Automatic Transaxle
G. Brake Fluid Reservoir
H. Air Filter
I. Remote Positive
Battery Terminal Fluid Dipstick
J. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir
K. Battery (located under
Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you open the hood on the 3.4L DOHC (Code X) engine, you’ll see:
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A. Engine Coolant Reservoir F. Automatic Transaxle -
B. Radiator Fill Cap
C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap
E. Engine Oil Dipstick Fluid Dipstick
G. Brake
Fluid Reservoir
H. Air Filter
I. Remote Positive
Battery Terminal
J. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir
K. Battery (located under
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on
properly. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly.
Engine Oil
LOW
OIL
If the LOW OIL light on the
instrument panel comes on,
it means
you need to check
your engine oil level right
away. For more
information, see “Low Oil
Level Light” in the Index.
You should check your
engine oil level regularly;
this is an added reminder.
It’s a good idea to check your 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.
3100 (Code M) Engine 3.4L DOHC (Code X)
Engine
The engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow loop near
the front of the engine.
Turn 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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Checking Engine Oil
If you have the 3.4L DOHC engine (VIN Code X),
allow up to 20 minutes for the oil to drain back into the
oil pan.
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.
3100 (Code M) Engine 3.4L DOHC (Code X)
Engine
When to Add Oil
If the oil is at or below the lower 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.
I NOTICE:
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3100 (Code M) Engine 3.4L DOHC (Code X)
Engine
The engine oil fill cap is located toward the front of the
engine near the yellow-looped engine oil dipstick.
Be sure
to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when you’re through.
What Kind of Oil to Use
Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by
looking
for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol
indicates that the oil
has been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API).
Do not use any oil which
does not carry this Starburst symbol.
If you change your own oil,
be sure you use oil that has
the Starburst symbol on the
front of the oil container.
If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put
into your engine
is American Petroleum Institute
certified for gasoline engines.
You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your
vehicle,
as shown in the following chart:

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine e Service Station Checkpoints
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
P5-17 AND P6-20
TIRES P6-37
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
2-
P6-10
SECONDARY
HOOD RELEASE
REMOTE
TRUNK
RELEASE FUEL
WINDSHIELD RELEASE DOOR
WASHER FLUID REMOTE P6-7 P2-9 P6-5
P6-25 BATTERY
TERMINAL
P5-3
For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner’s manual.
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