1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 218

Checking EngineOil Pull out the,dipstick and clean with a paper towelor it cloth, thenpush it back in all the way, Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. , / : t I When to Add Oil If the oil is or below the upper mark, at then you'll need to add some oil. But must use the right kind. This you part explainswhat kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacitiesand Specifications" in the Index. I 3.4L LQ1 (Code X) Engine Turn off the engine and give the oil minutes to drain 20 back into the oil pan. you don't, the oil dipstick might If not show the actual level. NOTICE: Don't add too much If your engine'hasSO oil. much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine could damaged. be 6-10