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95 MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Oil Level Check The oil level in the oil bottle may drain below the level of the dipstick if 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. If the engine is cold, start the engine and allow it to idle until the engine coolant temperature reaches the specified range. Proceed to 3. If the engine has been running, stop the engine and verify that cool- ant temperature is within the specified range for performing the oil 4. Turn the engine off. Tip: Check the oil level within three minutes, before the coolant tem- 5. Remove the dipstick from the oil tank. 6. Clean the dipstick with a clean shop towel and reinstall 7. Remove the dipstick and view the oil level. Tip: The oil level reading will be accurate for only one to three minutes after turning off the engine. If the oil check isn't completed within three minutes, Dipstick |