1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 229

*-- Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressureon the hood prop. ' Checking Engine Oil . , . Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop - - to its retainer. Then just pull the hood down firmly to close. It will latch when dropped from 10 to12 inches (25to 30 cm) without pressing onthe hood. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towelor cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. Engine Oil It's a good idea to checkyour engine oil every time you get fuel.In order to getan accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The oil dipstick is a yellow ring. Turn off the engineand give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 6-9