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How to Check the Oil in Your Car
By Product Expert | Posted in Service and Repair, Tips and Info on Friday, February 12th, 2021 at 8:27 am
Guide for Checking the Oil Level and Color in a Vehicle
Let’s face it – the oil inside your vehicle will need to get changed. In some cases, vehicles may also leak oil, which requires the driver to occasionally check the oil level. What if you never checked your oil before? Thankfully, you don’t need a professional to get your oil checked. Checking your oil is one of the easiest and quickest ways to keep tabs on the health of your vehicle and can be done right at home! Learn how to check the oil in your car here at Eric Von Schledorn.
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5 Steps to Check Your Car’s Oil
- Park your car on level ground and allow it to cool. Since oil is liquid, parking on uneven ground will lead to an inaccurate reading. Letting the engine cool will keep you from burning yourself.
- Open the hood and locate your dipstick. The dipstick handle is often orange or yellow in color.
- Pull out the dipstick and clean the oil off the end with a paper towel. This is to ensure an accurate reading.
- Reinsert the dipstick fully like you found it, then remove again. Before wiping, take a look at its color and level. Dark oil means you will need an oil change while amber-colored oil means it is still fresh. Your oil level should be above the lowest dot and below the highest dot.
- Wipe the dipstick again then reinsert it. Close the hood when you are done.
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Are you ready for an oil change? Are you near the Milwaukee, WI, area? Give your car the maintenance it needs right here at Eric Von Schledorn! Our team of experts will be happy to get your oil changed out as soon as possible with the highest quality of work and customer service. Schedule your appointment online with us here.
