Checking your car engine oil level
Category: Car cleaning and tips | |As a car owner it is a must that you regularly check your car engine oil level to avoid future problem that will arise, which may result to your car break down that will give you headache and rip your pocket due to high cost of maintenance.
So, how do you check your car engine oil level?
Its easy, all you have to do is follow the following simple steps.
Step 1. Start your car engine and have it run until the engine reaches the operating temperature.
Step 2. Turn off your car engine and wait for a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
Step 3. After a few minutes remove the dipstick and wipe it clean, then re-insert.
Step 4. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level, it should be between the “H” and “L” marks or between the cutout edges. If the oil level is below the “L” mark/low level, remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through the opening. Do not over refill.Step 5. Check again the oil level with dipstick.
Operating with insufficient amount of oil can damage your car engine, and if such damage occurs it is not covered by your car warranty that is why it is necessary to checked your car engine oil regularly.
Also, during break-in period or between oil maintenance intervals, it is normal to add some oil depending on the severity of operating conditions.
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