How to Check Your Car Oil

Motor oil is the most important fluid to monitor and replenish in your car, and it’s vital to always make sure your vehicle has the correct amount of engine oil if you want to protect all the engine’s internal parts. Knowing how to check the oil in a car is a crucial skill to have, as it can prevent unwanted engine issues from developing. Find out how to check your oil levels in your vehicle with the Major World Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram service department, and keep it in top shape for cruising Westbury.

Check the Oil Level in Your Car Step-by-Step

The best way to check the oil in your car is to use the dipstick in your engine. The dipstick is located at the front of your engine and is usually identifiable with a colored handle. Check your vehicle’s owners manual to see where the dipstick is located in your vehicle and follow these step-by-step instructions on how to check your oil correctly:

• Make sure your car is in Park and is on level ground.
• Make sure that your engine is turned off and is cold.
• Open your car hood and locate the dipstick.
• Pull the dipstick out of the engine and wipe any oil from the end of it with a fabric.
• Re-insert the dipstick all the way back into its tube.
• Pull the dipstick out and look at both sides to see where the level is.

Engine oil dipsticks always have a way of indicating the proper oil level. If the top of your oil streak is between two marks or within a cross-hatched area, or an area with a circular indentation: the level is good. If it isn’t, you’ll need to add more oil. If your car needs more oil, make sure to buy the oil grade recommended in the owner’s manual, remove the oil filler cap, then add oil a little at a time and repeat the above steps until the dipstick indicates you’ve reached the proper level.

Find Affordable Oil Change Services in Long Island City

Have questions about how to check oil levels in your car? You can always reach out to the professionals at Major World Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Our Long Island City dealership team offers a rotating set of service specials and reliable mechanical advice. Factory-trained and certified, our auto service department is always ready to help. Schedule service with us today or contact us online for further car maintenance information.