228 VEHICLE CARE4. Lift and remove the engine cover.5. Reverse Steps 1–4 to reinstall theengine cover.Engine OilTo ensure proper engine performanceand long life, careful attention mustbe paid to engine oil. Following thesesimple, but important steps will helpprotect your investment:. Use engine oil approved to theproper specification and of theproper viscosity grade. See“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” inthis section.. Check the engine oil level regularlyand maintain the proper oil level.See “Checking Engine Oil” and“When to Add Engine Oil” in thissection.. Change the engine oil at theappropriate time. See Engine OilLife System 0 230.. Always dispose of engine oilproperly. See “What to Do withUsed Oil” in this section.Checking Engine OilCheck the engine oil level regularly,every 650 km (400 mi), especially priorto a long trip. The engine oil dipstickhandle is a loop. See EngineCompartment Overview 0 224 for thelocation.{ WarningThe engine oil dipstick handle maybe hot; it could burn you. Use atowel or glove to touch the dipstickhandle.If a low oil Driver Information Center(DIC) message displays, check the oillevel.Follow these guidelines:. To get an accurate reading, parkthe vehicle on level ground. Checkthe engine oil level after theengine has been off for at leasttwo hours. Checking the engine oillevel on steep grades or too soonafter engine shutoff can result inincorrect readings. Accuracyimproves when checking a coldengine prior to starting. Removethe dipstick and check the level.. If unable to wait two hours, theengine must be off for at least15 minutes if the engine is warm,or at least 30 minutes if theengine is not warm. Pull out thedipstick, wipe it with a clean papertowel or cloth, then push it backin all the way. Remove it again,keeping the tip down, and checkthe level.When to Add Engine Oil3.6L V6 Engine
