The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5
minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or before
starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Engine Oil Dipstick
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381
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Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 158
Console, Overhead....................... 154
Console, Removable...................179,180
Contract, Service........................ 446
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 397
Cooling System......................... 394
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 396
Coolant Capacity...................... 422
Coolant Level......................395,398
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 397
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 395
Inspection........................... 394
Points to Remember.................... 398
Pressure Cap......................... 397
Radiator Cap......................... 397
Selection of Coolant...............395,422,423
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 151
Cruise Light........................... 207
Cup Holder.........................174,411Customer Assistance..................... 445
Daytime Running Lights................... 141
Dealer Service.......................... 379
Defroster, Rear Window................... 291
Defroster, Windshield................84,271,282
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 377
Digital Video Disc Player.................. 246
Dimmer Control........................ 139
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 404
Oil (Engine).......................... 380
Disarming, Theft System................... 28
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 397
Engine Oil........................... 384
Domelight............................. 139
Door Ajar Light......................... 200
Door Locks............................. 17
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Temperature Gauge..................... 203
Exhaust Gas Caution..............38,83,335,394
Exhaust System......................... 393
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 53
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 93
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 385
Air Conditioning....................288,390
Automatic Transaxle.................... 405
Engine Oil........................384,423
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 384
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 346
Turn Signal.....................200,418,420
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 357
Fluid Capacities......................... 422
Fluid Leaks............................. 85Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 404
Brake............................... 401
Power Steering........................ 390
Fog Light Service........................ 419
Fog Lights..........................142,419
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 370
Fuel................................. 332
Adding............................. 336
Additives............................ 334
Clean Air............................ 333
Filler Cap............................ 336
Gasoline............................ 332
Gauge.............................. 199
Hoses.............................. 403
Light............................... 200
Octane Rating......................332,423
Requirements......................332,422
Tank Capacity........................ 422
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