oil dipstick CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1998 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items:
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A. Battery
B. Coolant Recovery Tank
C. Engine Oil Dipstick
D. Engine Oil Fill
E. Transmission Dipstick
E Air Cleaner
G. Power Steering Reservoir
H. Brake Master Cylinder
I. Windshield Washer Fluid
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fan and Drive:
0 Removal of fan clutch (if equipped) or rendering
0 Removal of the fan shroud (if equipped).
clutch inoperative.
Air Intake:
0 Removal
of the air cleaner silencer.
0 Reversing the air cleaner cover.
Exhaust:
0 Removal of the muffler and/or resonator.
0 Removal of the exhaust pipes and exhaust
pipe clamps.
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Engine Oil
(Diesel Engine)” in the Diesel Engine Supplement.
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.
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The engine oil dipstick has
a yellow handle and is
located near the center
of
the engine compartment.
Turn
off the engine and
give the oil a few minutes
to drain back into the oil
pan.
If you don’t, the oil
dipstick might not show
the actual level.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need
to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the
right kind. This part explains what kind
of oil to use. For
crankcase capacity,
see “Capacities and Specifications”
in the Index.
NOTICE:
Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so
much oil that the oil level gets above the upper
mark that
shows the proper operating range,
your engine could be damaged.
The engine oil filler cap is located between the coolant
recovery tank and
the air cleaner.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when you’re through. RECOMMENDED SAE YlSCOSllY GRADE ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE
011 FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
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SYMBOL
Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified
by looking
for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol
indicates that the oil has been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API).
Do not use any oil which
does not carry this Starburst symbol.
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1f you change your own
oil, be sure you use oil that
has the Starburst symbol
on the front of the oil
container.
If you have your
oil changed
for you, be sure
the oil put
into your engine
is American Petroleum
Institute certified for
gasoline engines.
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SAt d-30 PREFERRED
COLD
WEATHER You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your
vehicle, as shown in the following chart:
DO NOT USE ME 20W.50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED I

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BATTERY P6-31 TIRES
P6-41
ENGINE COOLANT
RECOVERY TANK
P6-23*
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
SECONDARY
HOOD RELEASE
P6-9
WINDSHIELD
WASHER FLUID
P6-26
I HOOD RELEASE
P6-8
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FUEL DOOR P6-5*
For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the index in the back of the owner’s manual.
* For vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, see the Diesel Supplement.
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