CAUTION: Do not operate engine if the oil level is
above the MAX mark on the dipstick. Excessive oil
volume can cause oil aeration which can lead to
engine failure due to loss of oil pressure or
increase in oil temperature.
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
WARNING: NEW OR USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE
IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. AVOID PROLONGED OR
REPEATED SKIN CONTACT WITH ENGINE OIL.
CONTAMINANTS IN USED ENGINE OIL, CAUSED BY
INTERNAL COMBUSTION, CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO
YOUR HEALTH. THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED
SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER. DO NOT WASH
SKIN WITH GASOLINE, DIESEL FUEL, THINNER, OR
SOLVENTS, HEALTH PROBLEMS CAN RESULT. DO
NOT POLLUTE, DISPOSE OF USED ENGINE OIL
PROPERLY. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR GOVERN-
MENT AGENCY FOR LOCATION OF COLLECTION
CENTER IN YOUR AREA.
Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals
described in the Maintenance Schedule (Refer to
LUBRICATION
&
MAINTENANCE/MAINTE-
NANCE SCHEDULES - DESCRIPTION).
(1) Run engine until achieving normal operating
temperature.
(2) Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn
engine off.
(3) Remove oil fill cap (Fig. 97).
(4) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(5) Place a suitable oil collecting container under
oil pan drain plug.
Fig. 97 Oil Level Service Locations
1 - ENGINE OIL FILL
2 - WASHER FLUID
3 - ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
4 - COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURE CAP
Fig. 98 Engine Oil Dipstick
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ENGINE 2.4L DOHC TURBO
PL/SRT-4
OIL (Continued)