Checking the engine oil

Posted on February 28, 2009
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1. Park you care in a secure and level spot.

2. Pull out the engine oil dipstick and wipe it with a clean piece of cloth. If you don’t know where the engine oil dipstick is, consult the manual for the location.

3. After wiping, put the engine oil dipstick back into its place, and the pull it out. The oil level should be somewhere near the full mark, and should be changed when the color is black or dark brown. If the color is white, then you have an engine problem and should have your car inspected as soon as possible.

4. Refilling your engine oil is easy. It is recommended to use the same brand of oil you used before, pouring the oil slowly. Wait for the oil to settle before measuring the level again. Be very careful not to overfill it.

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