GMC sierra 2002 User Manual
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Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Engine Oil
(Diesel Engine)” in the Diesel Engine Supplement.
(Diesel Engine)” in the Diesel Engine Supplement.
If the CHECK ENG OIL
LEVEL light appears on the
instrument cluster, it means
you need to check your
engine oil level right away.
LEVEL light appears on the
instrument cluster, it means
you need to check your
engine oil level right away.
For more information, see “CHECK ENG OIL LEVEL”
in the Index.
in the Index.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
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.
8100 V8 Engine
All Other Engines
The engine oil dipstick has a yellow ring handle and is
located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s
side of the vehicle. See “Engine Compartment
Overview” in the Index for more information
on location.
located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s
side of the vehicle. 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.
drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual level.