2000 GMC Savana Van Owner's Manual - Page 266

yellowblue Engine: 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 has a yellow handle and is located near the center of the engine compartment. D Removal or rendering engine speed governor (if Fan and Drive: equipped) inoperative so as to allow engine speed to exceed manufacturer specifications. D Removal of fan clutch (if equipped) or rendering clutch inoperative. D Removal of the fan shroud (if equipped). Air Intake: D Removal of the air cleaner silencer. D Reversing the air cleaner cover. Exhaust: D Removal of the muffler and/or resonator. D Removal of the exhaust pipes and exhaust pipe clamps. Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Engine Oil (Diesel Engine)" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. 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. 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. 6-12