1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 123

Engine Oil Level Warning Light I ~ I When the CHECK OIL CHECK OIL warning light comes on, it indicates that the engine oil level is 1 to 1 1/2 quarts (0.9FL to 1.4 L) low. If the warninglight comes on after the to 25 second 15 If delay, check the dipstick level. it reads low,the engine oil should be brought up the proper level (see "Engine to Oil" in the Index). The warning light or message will to remain off after the engine oil has been brought the off proper level and the ignition has been for eight minutes. The eight-minute delay allows the majority of the oil to drain back into oil panto prevent afalse the low condition. A warning chime may also sound. warning light The will come on two to four seconds whenthe ignition for is turned on, as a bulb check to show it is working. you It If it doesn't comeon, have it fixed right away. will then go off. Even if you have a oil level, it will go low off for 15 to 25 seconds. Then,if the oil level is low, the warning light will turn for about one minute and a on warning chime may sound. If the level is okay, the oil off. warning light will remain 2-64