1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 340

Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on 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. Thenjust letthe hood down and close it firmly. It's a good idea tocheck your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. Underhood Lamp (If Equipped) Your underhood lamp will go on when you open the hood. Engine Oil OIL LEVEL If the OIL LEVEL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. The engine oil dipstick is located at thefront of the engine compkment, near the center. The dipstick handle has a bright, yellow loop design for easy identification. 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. For more information, see "Low Oil Level Light" in the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. 6-11