Pontiac 2002 Firebird - Manual (Page 258)

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Engine Oil
If the LOW OIL light
appears on the instrument
cluster, it means you need
to check your engine oil
level right away. For more
information, see “Low Oil
Light” in the Index.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
It’s a good idea to check 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. The engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow loop located
at the rear of the engine compartment. The handle is on
the driver’s side of the 3800 V6 engine compartment
and on the passenger’s side of the 5.7L V8 engine
compartment. See “Engine Compartment Overview”
in the Index for more information on location.
Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual level.