1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 321

Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps areon properly. Then lift 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 letthe hood down and close it firmly. Underhood Lamp (If Equipped) Your underhood lamp will go onwhen you open the hood. Engine Oil If the low oil level light on the instrumentpanel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. LEVEL The engine oil dipstick islocated at the front of the engine compartment, near the center. The dipstick handle has a bright, yellow loop design for easy identification. Turn off the engine and give theoil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. For more information, see "Low Oil Level Light" in the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. It's a good idea to check your engine oilevery time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. 6-11