1993 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 210

Engine Oil It's a good idea to check your engineoil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, theoil must be warm and the vehicle must be level on ground. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back intothe oil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick might not showthe actual level. To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all theway. Remove it again, keeping the tip lower. 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4: Checking Engine Oil When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you'll need to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind oil to use. of For crankcase capacity, see the Index under Capacities & Spec$kations. 3300 V6: Checking Engine Oil 20s