How do you check the engine oil on your car? You should check your cars oil at least once a month to make sure that there’s enough oil and that it isn’t contaminated. Oil reduces the friction in your engine and keeps it running smoothly. When you check your oil, if it is dirty or smells of petrol; it should be changed. Some European vehicles don’t have an oil dipstick. If you can’t find one on your vehicle, check the owner’s manual for the proper way to check your oil - or simply call one of our branches for advice. To find out whether your vehicle needs oil, follow these steps: Pull out the dipstick and wipe it off on a clean, lint-free rag. Be sure the engine is off (and has been off for at least ten minutes) before you check the oil. The location of the oil dipstick depends on whether your vehicle has an in-line engine (rear-wheel drive). If you have a transverse engine (front-wheel drive) your dipstick should be located near the front of the engine. Insert the stick back into the pipe. If the dipstick gets stuck on the way in, turn it around. The pipe it fits into is curved, and the metal stick bends naturally in the direction of the curve if you put it back in the way it came out. Pull the dipstick out again and look at the film of oil on the end of the stick. Note how high the oil film reaches on the dipstick and the condition of the oil, and add or change the oil as needed. You dont add oil into the tiny tube that the dipstick sits in; thats just asking for messy frustration!! Look for a screw-off cap (often yellow) on top of the largest part of the engine. It could be blank or it could be labeled Oil Cap or something similar, and it might even indicate which grade of oil you ought to be using in your car. Unscrew that cap and add oil as needed a bit at a time. Put the dipstick back into the pipe. Recheck the level. You’re done! Oil turns black pretty quickly, but that doesn’t affect the quality. Rub a little between your thumb and index finger, and if it leaves a dirty smudge, it probably needs to be changed. If your oil looks clean enough but only reaches the “Add” level on the dipstick, you need to add oil. Come and see us at Concorde Auto Centre and our team will gladly help you! Call us on 0116 366 0555 Like us at facebook/concordeautocentre
Posted on: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 17:14:54 +0000
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