How to Check the Engine Oil Level?

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LeStella
07/30/25 2:45am
Engine oil level can be checked by: After the engine is turned off for about half an hour, pull out the oil dipstick and wipe it clean, then reinsert the dipstick and pull it out again to see the oil level. Engine oil, motor oil, or engine lubricant is a substance enhanced with additives in base oil, mainly containing anti-wear additives, detergents, dispersants, and multi-grade oil viscosity index improvers. The main functions of engine oil are to reduce friction and wear of moving parts, and to remove sludge (one of the functions of dispersants) and varnish (detergents) from the engine. It also neutralizes acids produced from fuel and lubricant oxidation (detergents), improves the sealing of piston rings, and cools the engine by carrying away heat from moving parts.
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