Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
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 in the “SAFE” range. Adding one quart of oil
when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range
will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range
on these engines.
NOTE:Fill engine oil one quart at a time.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Engine Oil Dipstick
260 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 239
Traction Control........................ 103
Trailer Towing......................... 239
Transmission.......................... 278
Automatic........................194,278
Fluid.............................. 296
Shifting............................ 194
Transmitter Battery Service................ 22
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener........... 112
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry........... 19
Transporting Pets........................ 56
Tread Wear Indicators................... 221
Trip Odometer Reset Button............... 132
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 27
Turn Signals........................99,134
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 319
Universal Transmitter.................... 112
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 231
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 67
Variance, Compass...................... 144
Vehicle Certification Label................ 237Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading..................214,237,238
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................187,289
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 22
Video Entertainment System............... 168
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 262
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 242
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 316
Washer, Adding Fluid.................101,270
Washers, Windshield.................... 100
Washing Vehicle........................ 280
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 223
Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 281
Wheel Bearings........................ 279
Wind Buffeting......................27,119
Window Airbag.......................37,45
Window Fogging....................181,187
Windows.............................. 24
Power.............................. 24
Windshield Defroster.................180,185
INDEX 333
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