Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check your engine oil level every
time you get fuel.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be
warm (at normal operating temperature) and the vehicle
must be on level ground.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil at least five
minutes to drain back into the oil pan. With a
cool engine, allow 30 minutes. 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 a cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove
it again, keeping the tip down.
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 two quarts
of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section
explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase
capacity, see Specification Charts on page 5-36.
Notice: Do not 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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