1994 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 194

Sewice & Appearance Care Engine Oil If the Check Oil Level message, Oil Level light, or Check Oil light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check yourengine oil level right away. For moreinformation, see Check Oil Level Message, Oil Level Light, or Check Oil Light in the Index. You should check yourengine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. It's a good idea check your engine oil to every time you get fuel. Inorder to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must beon level ground. 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. To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean itwith a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip lower, and check the level. When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you'll need to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, seeCapacities and Specifications in the Index. NOTICE: Don't addtoo much oil. If your engine hasso much oil that the oil level gets above cross-hatched the area that shows the proper operating range, your engine couldbe damaged. __ I 192 Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range, Push the dipstick all the way back in when you're through. 1