Cadillac catera 1999 User Manual
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Engine Oil
If the low oil level light on
the instrument panel comes
on, it means you need to
check your engine oil level
right away.
the instrument panel comes
on, it means you need to
check your engine oil level
right away.
For more information, see “CHECK OIL light” in the
Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly;
this is an added reminder.
Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly;
this is an added reminder.
It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick is
located behind the radiator
hose on the driver’s side of
the engine. The yellow
looped handle helps to
identify it.
located behind the radiator
hose on the driver’s side of
the engine. The yellow
looped handle helps to
identify it.
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.
drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual level.
Checking Engine Oil
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.
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.