2004 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manual - Page 235

A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System on page 5-29. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-35. C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See "When to Add Engine Oil" in Engine Oil on page 5-15. D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See "Checking Engine Oil" in Engine Oil on page 5-15. E. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See "Brake Fluid" in Brakes on page 5-38. F. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. G. Battery. See Battery on page 5-41. H. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-36. Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is 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 handle is a yellow loop. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. 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. 2.2L L4 ECOTEC™ Engine 5-15