How to Check Your Engine Oil do you want to check your engine Oil like a Pro and know when your engine is due a oil Change then follow these 6 steps to know how to and when to know your Engine is due a Oil Change.
Know when to change your engine oil
Want to check oil like a real mechanic? Here are six things the pros know to look for after pulling out the dipstick.
How to Check Oil Like a Proper Pro
1 What colour is the oil on the dipstick? Make Sure your vehicle is on a Flat level Service ?
To check Your oil, your engine should be off, with the keys removed. Ensure your car is parked on very level ground, or you won’t get an accurate oil level reading from the dipstick when your checking it.
Have you Got a clean rag handy?
2 To check the Engine oil, pull the dipstick from the tube, wipe it down clean with a rag, then reinsert it. Remove it once again, this time checking the level of motor oil on your dipstick, If the level is reading below the “minimum” requirement marking, you should add oil to your car making sure not to overfill the engine with oil.
What colour is the oil on the dipstick?
3 Motor oil is generally light-coloured and transparent, but will darken over time. If the oil on the dipstick appears black, it’s a sign that you’re due for an oil (and oil filter) change, Beware of light brown and milky oil: this may be a sign that your coolant is leaking into the crankcase and you have a Head Gasket problem
In diesel engines, the oil tends to go black pretty quickly simply because Diesel fuel is heavy oil and so changing your engine oil is advised more often than petrol engines especially as the engine gets older and it has covered more mileage.
How does the oil feel?
4 If the oil on the dipstick feels gritty, you’re due for an oil change.
How does the oil smell?
5 If the oil on the dipstick smells of gasoline, it may be a sign your engine, fuel system or ignition system needs full servicing.
What does your speedometer read?
6 Check the odometer whenever you check your engine oil.
Has it been between 5,000 and 10,000 Miles since your last oil service change? if so your car is probably due for an engine Oil change service under your car Manufacturers Guidelines do not leave this to chance give us a Call Today and our friendly Technicians will happily carry out the work for you
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