2008 Saturn Astra Owner's Manual - Page 197

Vehicle Service and Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 9-11. B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. Engine Oil on page 9-7. C. Brake Fluid Reservoir. Brakes on page 9-22. D. Coolant Reservoir. Cooling System on page 9-16. E. Coolant Reservoir Pressure Cap. Pressure Cap on page 9-15. F. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 9-34. G. Battery on page 9-25. H. Windshield Washer Fluid on page 9-20. I. Engine Oil Dipstick. Engine Oil on page 9-7. 9-7 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the 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. If the low oil level light appears on the instrument cluster, check the engine oil level right away. See Low Oil Level Light on page 4-23. You should check the engine oil level regularly; this is just a reminder. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 9-6 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. 1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 2. Pull 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.