1994 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 206

WIRING HARNESS SHIELD I CHECK OIL LEVEL Remove the wiring harness shield. Clean the area around the oilfill plug before removing it. Remove the oil fill plug using a 3/16 Allen wrench. The oil level is correct whenit just reaches the bottomof the threads of the inspection hole. I Engine Oil I f the "CHECK OIL LEVEL" light on tlhe instrument panel comes on, it means Y'ou need to check your engine oil level r ight away. For more information, see CHECK OIL LEVEL" light in the 6ndex. You should check your engine oil 1f:vel regularly; this is an added reminder. LC Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. To Check, Engine Oil ., . I' I t's a good idea to check your engine oil 1 Replace the oil plug with the O-ring every time you get fuel. In order to get an in place. Torque to 10 Nom (88 Ib. in.) accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. Replace the wiring harness shield. Pull out the dipstick and clean it %with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip lower, and check the level. r 205 .