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Checking your oil is a very important thing to be able to do on your own. Some engines burn a small amount of oil during operation. Checking your oil is important because most manufacturers have an oil burning allowance of up to 1 quart per 1,000 miles driven. This means if you're engine holds 4 quarts of oil and you have a 5,000 mile oil change interval you could run out of oil before your next oil change. Running out of oil can cause engine damage and failure.
To check your oil it does not matter if your engine is hot or cold. If you check your oil after your car has sat overnight, then the oil level can read higher due to the fact that the oil has time to drain down into your oil pan.
Step one: If your engine is running turn it off
Step two: Get a clean rag or towel - even a paper towel will work
Step three: Open hood
Step four: Locate your engine oil dipstick
Step five: Pull out the dipstick, clean off the oil. Look at your dipstick it typically has a minimum and maximum level. On a gas car this range indicates 1 quart of oil. On a larger diesel engine this may be 2 quarts.
Step six: Re-insert the dipstick and pull it out again.
Step seven: Where is your oil level?
Step eight: Keep your oil at the maximum level, but do NOT overfill your oil this can cause your oil to foam.
If you are not sure how to check your oil please stop by any time we are open and we will be happy to check it for you and to show you how it is done.
Give us a call and let us take care of you.
Happy Adventures,
Heather
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