Buick 2002 Park Avenue - Manual (Page 276)

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Engine Oil
If the ENGINE OIL LOW - CHECK LEVEL DIC
message appears on the instrument cluster, it means
you need to check your engine oil level right away. For
more information, see “DIC Warnings and Messages”
in the Index.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
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.
The engine oil dipstick is
located behind the engine
cooling fans and in front of
the engine oil fill cap. The
top of the dipstick is a
round, yellow loop. 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.