2008 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 269

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-24. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-36. C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See "When to Add Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 5-19. D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 5-19. E. Electric Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System on page 5-32. F. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-26. G. Pressure Cap. See Pressure Cap on page 5-29. H. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See "Brake Fluid" under Brakes on page 5-39. I. Automatic transmission Fluid Dipstick. See "Checking the Fluid Level" under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-26. J. Battery. See Battery on page 5-42. K. Underhood Fuse Block. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5-102. L. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38. Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the 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 handle is a yellow loop. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. 1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 2. Pull 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. 5-19