oil dipstick CHEVROLET COBALT 2007 1.G Owners Manual

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 300.
B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add
Engine Oil” underEngine Oil on page 293.
C. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View).
See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil on page 293.
D. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 318andHydraulic
Clutch on page 302.
E. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 386.F. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 322.
G. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 322.
H. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. SeeCooling
System on page 311.
I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir.
See “Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 317.
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A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 317.
B. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 293.
C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 293.
D. Intercooler System Pressure Cap. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 302.
E. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 318andHydraulic
Clutch on page 302.
F. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 386.
G. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 322.
H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 322.
I. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. SeeCooling
System on page 311.
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 300.Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the 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.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 290
for the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several
minutes to drain back into the oil pan. 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 cloth, then push it back in all the
way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down,
and check the level.
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When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the MIN (minimum) mark,
you need to add at least one quart/liter of oil.
But you must use the right kind. This section
explains what kind of oil to use. For engine
oil crankcase capacity, seeCapacities and
Specications on page 390.
Notice:Do not add too much oil. If the
engine has so much oil that the oil level gets
above the upper mark that shows the proper
operating range, the engine could be damaged.SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 290
for the location of the engine oil ll cap.
Be sure to add enough oil to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating range.
Push the dipstick all the way back in when
you are through.
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