1995 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 118

Engine Oil Level Warning Light Message or When the CHECK OIL or OIL LEVEL warning light comes on, or the information center displays CHECK OIL LEVEL, it indicates that the engine oil level is 1 to 1 112 quarts (0.95 L to 1.4 L) low. off brought to the proper level and ignition has been the for eight minutes.The eight-minute delay allows the majority of the oil to drain back into oil panto the prevent afalse low condition. OIL WEL Battery Warning Light This light will come on briefly when you start the vehicle, as a check to show you it is working; thenit should go out. A warning chime may also sound.The warning light or message will come on for to four seconds when the two ignition is turned on, as a bulb check to show youis it working. I it doesn't come on, have fixed right away. f it It will then gooff. Even if you have a low level, it will oil go off for 15 to 25 seconds. Then, the oil level is low, if the warning light or message will come on for 20 to 40 seconds and a'wamingchime may sound. If the oil level is okay, the warning light or message will remain off. If the warninglight or message comes on after the15 to 25 second delay, check the dipstick level. it reads low, If the engine oil should be brought up to the proper level (see "Engine Oil" the Index).The warning light or in message will remainoff after the engine oil has been VOLTS If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. If you have the electronic cluster, the warning light may be accompaniedby the message CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM in the information center. Have checked it right away. Driving while this light on could drain is your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the lightbe on, certain to turn all your accessories, such as the radio off and climate control. 2-66