Crankcase Oil Level Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill crankcase with engine oil, oil foaming and oil pressure loss can result.
To ensure proper lubrication of an engine, the engine oil must be maintained at an acceptable level. The acceptable levels are indicated between the ADD and SAFE marks on the engine oil dipstick.
- Position vehicle on level surface.
- With engine OFF, allow approximately ten minutes for oil to settle to bottom of crankcase, remove engine oil dipstick.
- Wipe dipstick clean.
- Install dipstick and verify it is seated in the tube.
- Remove dipstick, with handle held above the tip, take oil level reading.
- Add oil only if level is below the ADD mark on dipstick.