1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 136

Low Oil Level Light Your engine is equipped with an oil level monitoring system. When the ignition key is turned on, the LOW OIL light will briefly flash. Change Oil Soon Light LOW OIL CHG OIL SOON The CHG OIL SOON light should come on as a bulb check when you start the engine. If the light does not flash, havefixed so it will be it ready to warn you if there's a problem. If the light stays on, the vehicle on a level surface stop and turn the engine Check the oil level using the off. engine oil dipstick. (See. "Engine Oil" Index.) in the If the light does notflash, have the low oil level sensor system repaired so it will be ready warn you if to there's a problem. The oil level monitoring system only checks the level oil during the brief period between key on and engine crank. It does not monitorthe engine oil level when the engine is running. Additionally, anoil level checkis only performedif the engine has been turned for a off considerable periodof time, allowing the oil normally in circulation to drain back into the pan. oil on If this light stays for about 20 seconds after you turn on the ignition, have the oil changed. When to change your oil also depends on driving habits and conditions because they directly affect engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed. Because this, of the CHG OILSOON light may come on as early as 2,000 miles (3,200 km) or lessfor harsh conditions. Also see "Maintenance Schedule" the Indexfor in further instructions on when to change your To reset oil. the CHGOIL SOONlight, see "CHG OIL SOON Light, How to Reset"in the Index. Also, see "Oil Life Monitor" in the Index. 2-60