1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 123

1 Check Oil Light (3100 Engine Only) Don't keep driving the oil pressure is low. If if you do, your engine can become so hot thatit catches fire.You or others could be burned. Check youroil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. CHECK OIL IJ This light should come on briefly while you are starting your engine. If the light doesn't come on, have it repaired. 1 NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not coveredby your warranty. If the light comes on and stays on after starting your vehicle, your engine level should be checked. oil Prior to checking the oil level, be sure your vehicle has a been shut off for several minutes and is on level surface. Check the level on your dipstick and bring oil it to the proper level. See "Engine Oil" the Index. in NOTE: A false CHECK OIL light may be generated when parking on steep grades. The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between key on and engine start. It does not monitor the engine level when the engine oil is running. Additionally, anoil level checkis only off performed if the engine has been turned for a in considerable periodof time allowing the oil normally circulation to drain back into the pan. 2-62