2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files

Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel orcloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,keeping the tip down, and check the level.NOTICE:Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has somuch oil that the oil level gets above the uppermark that shows the proper operating range,your engine could be damaged.When to Add Engine OilIf the oil is at or below the MIN mark, then you’ll needto add at least one quart of oil. But you must use theright kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. Forcrankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”in the Index.The engine oil fill cap islocated behind the engineoil dipstick and next tothe engine block on thedriver’s side of the vehicle.See “Engine CompartmentOverview” in the Indexfor more informationon location.Turn the yellow cap counterclockwise to remove it.Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere inthe proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the wayback in when you’re through.6-12