1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 239

Engine Oil If your Pontiac is equipped with the 3100 engine, there is a CHECK OIL light in your . instrument panel cluster. CHECK OIL If the CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see "Check Oil Light" in the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. It's a good idea to check yourengine oil every time you get fuel. In order to getan accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be onlevel ground. 2.4L Engine 6-12