1997 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 264

Before closing the hood, be sure allthe filler caps areon properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from theslot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Then just pull the hood down firmly to close. It will latch when dropped from 10 to12 inches (25 to 30 cm) without pressing on the hood. 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. Engine Oil It's a good idea to check your engineoil every timeyou get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The oil dipstick is a yellow ring. 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. 6-9