How to Check if the Car Engine Oil is Sufficient

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DeKathryn
07/29/25 6:51am
Method to check if the car engine oil is sufficient: Cars are usually equipped with an oil dipstick to check the oil level. The dipstick has clear upper and lower limits, where H indicates the highest oil level and L indicates the lowest oil level. When the oil level falls below the L mark, the vehicle's oil warning light will illuminate, alerting the owner that the engine oil is insufficient and needs to be replenished promptly. As long as the oil level is between the two marks or at the three-quarter position, the car's oil level is still sufficient for normal driving. Of course, when checking the oil, the car must be parked and turned off, and the vehicle should be on level ground. Wait for three to five minutes after turning off the engine before checking the oil, otherwise, the reading may be inaccurate.
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