Checking Engine Oil
On a warmed up engine, turn off engine and wait a few minutes for oil to
drain back down into the crankcase. Remove the dipstick and check that
the oil is to the full mark. Add the appropriate amount/weight that your
vehicle calls for.
The rule of thumb for oil changes is every 3,000 miles, or 3 months,
whichever comes first. Many of todays GM vehicles have an oil life
monitoring system. It is completely up to you whether to follow the 3,000
miles rule, or your vehicles oil life monitor system. Just remember, GM has
put millions of dollars into developing the software for this system, and it is
a very accurate gauge of your vehicles oil life. The system will need to be
re-set after an oil change. The procedure can be different between model
and year of vehicle. See your owners manual for this procedure.
drain back down into the crankcase. Remove the dipstick and check that
the oil is to the full mark. Add the appropriate amount/weight that your
vehicle calls for.
The rule of thumb for oil changes is every 3,000 miles, or 3 months,
whichever comes first. Many of todays GM vehicles have an oil life
monitoring system. It is completely up to you whether to follow the 3,000
miles rule, or your vehicles oil life monitor system. Just remember, GM has
put millions of dollars into developing the software for this system, and it is
a very accurate gauge of your vehicles oil life. The system will need to be
re-set after an oil change. The procedure can be different between model
and year of vehicle. See your owners manual for this procedure.
