How to Check Car Oil

How To Check Car Oil

Oil Change Any driver who owns or leases a car should know how to check car oil. An oil level that is too low can cause serious damage to an engine. Fortunately, checking a car’s oil is one of the simplest things you can do to maintain your vehicle. Most of our Shorewood customers have no problem doing it at all. Our service department wants to help you keep your car running for years to come. That’s why we’ve put together the helpful guide below on how to check the oil level in a car.

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How to Check the Oil Level in a Car

It’s important to check your car’s oil on a regular basis. Many of our Joliet customers check their oil whenever they stop for gas. Of course, if you need any help at all, feel free to schedule a service appointment with us. Here’s how to check the oil level in a car:

Make sure the car is off and the engine has had enough time to cool down.
Open the hood and locate the dipstick.
Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean with a rag or paper towel.
Stick the dipstick back in all the way.
Pull out the dipstick again and examine the tip.

Reading the Dipstick

We can’t really explain how to check car oil without explaining how to read a dipstick. Follow these steps:

Locate the cross-hatched area on the dipstick near the tip.
Oil should reach somewhere inside the cross-hatched area.
If the oil does not reach the cross-hatched area, add a quart of oil.
Run your car’s engine, turn the car off, then check the oil again.

Our service center technicians are ready and able to assist you with any other service or maintenance needs you have. While you’re here, check out our service specials. And if you enjoyed this handy guide on how to check a car’s oil, make sure to check out our other oil change advice.

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Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Price does not include applicable tax, title, license charges and documentation fee of $358.03. ‡Vehicles shown at different locations are not currently in our inventory (Not in Stock) but can be made available to you at our location within a reasonable date from the time of your request, not to exceed one week. MSRP may not represent the actual price at which vehicles are sold in this trade area.