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Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance and
long life, careful attention must be paid to
engine oil. Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect your
investment:
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Always use engine oil approved to
the proper specification and of
the proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in
this section.
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Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the proper
oil level. See “Checking Engine
Oil” and “When to Add Engine
Oil” in this section.
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Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time
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Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section
If the engine oil pressure light comes on,
check the engine oil level right away. The
oil pressure light is on the instrument
cluster
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this is an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil
level at each fuel fill. 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 loop.
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the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. If the engine has been running
recently, turn off the engine and
allow several minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
Checking the oil level too soon
after engine shutoff will not
provide an accurate oil level
reading.
Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle may be
hot; it could burn you. Use a towel or
glove to touch the dipstick handle.
2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it
with a clean paper towel or cloth,
then push it back in all the way.
Remove it again, keeping the tip
down, and check the level.