Checking Engine Oil
It is 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.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
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.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip
of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least
one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind.This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine
oil crankcase capacity, seeCapacities and
Speci cations on page 5-117.
Notice:Do not add too much oil. If the engine has
so much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating
range, the engine could be damaged.
SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the
engine oil ll cap.
Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the
way back in when you are through.
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identi ed below by name, part number or speci cation can be obtained from your GM dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco®Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
5300 V8 25313348* A1519C*
5300 V8 (High Capacity) and 6000 V8 25313349 A1518C
Oil Filter 88984215 PF46
Spark Plugs 12571164 41-985
Wiper Blades
Front – 22.0 inches (56.0 cm) 15153642 —
Rear – 14.0 inches (35.5 cm) 22121329 —
*High-capacity engine air cleaner/ lter 25313349 (A1518C) may be substituted.
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