1998 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 346

Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Thenlift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Then just let the hood down and close it firmly. It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In orderto get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. Underhood Lamp (If Equipped) Your underhood lamp will go on when you open the hood. Engine Oil If the LEVEL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. h h h h h h LWEL The engine oil dipstickis located at the frontof the The dipstick For more information, see "LOW Oil Level Light" in the engine compartment, near the center. handle has a bright, yellow loop design for easy Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly: identification. this is an added reminder. Turn off theengine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick might not showthe actual level. a 6-11