1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 337
1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Manual
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Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and cleanwith a paper towel or it cloth, then push it back in all the way. Removeit again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. I NOTICE: Don't addtoo much oil.If your engine hasso much oil that the oil level above the gets shows the proper cross-hatched area that your engine could be damaged. operating range, The engine oil fill cap is located just behind the engine oil dipstick. When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you'll need Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in of right to add at least one quart oil. But you must use the the proper operating range. Push dipstick all the way the kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use.For back in when you're through. crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index.