How to check and add engine oil

There are so many things to consider when getting to know your engine oil. First, where do I go to find out how to check my engine oil? We’re going to step your through exactly where to look under your car hood.

Open the hood to your vehicle and look for two things.

Look for a place to check the oil level (the dip stick) and where to fill the oil level (usually on the top of the engine.)

When you check any type of oil level you should refer to your owners manual and follow the manufactures recommended procedures.

If you do not have an owners manual, use this guide line procedure.

With the engine not running, and cold, remove the dip stick and wipe clean with a paper towel or old rag. Look at the dip stick to see where the manufacture has stamped or marked the required level. The lower mark is the minimum and the upper mark is the maximum level.

Insert the dip stick fully and remove to see where the oil level lines up with the marks on the stick. Make sure the level is at the maximum range without being over filled.

If engine oil is needed, look for the oil fill area. The oil fill should be marked in some fashion, either by a symbol (like an oil can) or marked (oil).

Note: To prevent over filling or spilling of the oil, always use a funnel when topping up your engine oil, and have a rag handy.

Always top up in small increments, approximately one quarter to one half of a quart at a time while rechecking the level each time.