2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Owners Manual

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2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up on the
secondary hood release handle. The secondary hood
release lever is located near the front center of the
hood toward the driver's side.
3. Lift the hood,
release the hood
prop from its
retainer and put the
hood prop into the
slot in the hood
marked ªPROP
ROD.º Use the
prop rod sleeve
when handling the
hood prop.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on
properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the
hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the
hood and return the prop to its retainer. Lower the hood
8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm) above the vehicle and
release it to latch fully. Check to make sure the hood is
closed and repeat the process if necessary.

6-11 Engine Compartment Overview
When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 (LN2) engine, you'll see:
A. Coolant Surge Tank
B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
C. Engine Oil Fill Cap/DipstickD. Brake Fluid Reservoir
E. Clutch Master Cylinder
Reservoir (If Equipped)F. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
G. Battery
H. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir

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When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 ECOTEC
(L61) engine, you'll see:
A. Coolant Surge Tank
B. Engine Oil Dipstick
C. Engine Oil Fill Cap
D. Brake Fluid ReservoirE. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
F. Clutch Master Cylinder
Reservoir (If Equipped)
(Not Shown)G. Battery
H. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
I. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir

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When you open the hood on the 2.4L L4 (LD9) engine, you'll see:
A. Coolant Surge Tank
B. Engine Oil Fill Cap
C. Engine Oil DipstickD. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
E. Brake Fluid Reservoir
F. Clutch Master Cylinder
Reservoir (If Equipped)G. Battery
H. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
I. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir

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Engine Oil
If the oil pressure light
appears on the instrument
cluster, it means you need
to check your engine oil
level right away.
For more information, see ªOil Pressure Lightº in
the Index.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
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.
Check the oil here if you
have a 2.2L L4 (LN2)
engine. See ªEngine
Compartment Overviewº in
the Index for more
information on location.
2.2L L4 (LN2) Engine

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Check the oil here if
you have a 2.2L L4
ECOTEC (L61) engine.
The dipstick's handle
will be a yellow ring. See
ªEngine Compartment
Overviewº in the Index
for more information
on location.
2.2L L4 ECOTEC
(L61) Engine
2.4L L4 (LD9) Engine
Check the oil here if you have a 2.4L L4 (LD9) engine.
The dipstick's handle will be a yellow ring. See ªEngine
Compartment Overviewº in the Index for more
information on location.
Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual level.
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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2.2L L4 (LN2) and 2.4L L4 (LD9) Engine
2.2L L4 ECOTEC (L61) Engine

6-17 When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD mark for a 2.2L
L4 (LN2) or 2.4L L4 (LD9) engine, or at or below the
MIN mark for a 2.2L L4 ECOTEC (L61) engine, 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 engine oil crankcase capacity, see ªCapacities
and Specificationsº in the Index.
NOTICE:
Don't add too much oil. If your engine has so
much oil that the oil level gets above the upper
mark that shows the proper operating range,
your engine could be damaged.
2.2L L4 (LN2) Engine
This is where you add oil if you have a 2.2L L4 (LN2)
engine. See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in the
Index for more information on location.