Pontiac 2002 Sunfire, Owner'S Manual

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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 “Engine
Compartment Overview”
in the Index for
more information.
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 “Engine
Compartment Overview” 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.