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When to add engine oil, Notice – Pontiac Grand Prix 2001 User Manual

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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
cross

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hatched area that shows the proper

operating range, your engine could be damaged.

3100 V6 Engine

3800 V6 or 3800 V6

Supercharged Engine

The engine oil fill cap is located on the front of the
engine, near the center of the engine compartment and
the yellow

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looped engine oil dipstick. See “Engine

Compartment Overview” in the Index for more
information on location.

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.