How to Check the Remaining Engine Oil Level?
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To check the remaining engine oil level: 1. Park the vehicle on level ground, turn off the engine, and wait 15 minutes to allow the oil to drain back into the oil pan; 2. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, then slowly reinsert it, ensuring it reaches the bottom of the oil pan; 3. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. Functions of engine oil include: 1. Reducing friction and high temperatures; 2. Minimizing gas leakage and preventing external contaminants; 3. Protecting components from water, air, and acidic harmful gases; 4. Buffering pressure surges in engine cylinders; 5. Flushing away dirt generated on component surfaces.
I know this like the back of my hand, every seasoned driver gets it. Park and turn off the engine, wait about ten minutes for it to cool down before checking the oil. Pop the hood, locate that little metal dipstick with the yellow ring, pull it out and wipe it clean. Push it all the way back in, then pull it out again to see where the oil mark is. Anything between the two notches is normal, but if it's near the lower mark, you’ll need to top it up. Checking when the engine’s cold gives a lower reading; the best time is five minutes after shutting off a warm engine. If you’ve just had an oil change, remember to drive for a couple of days before checking—new oil needs to fill the filter. Once, my car’s oil dropped to the lower mark, and the engine sounded like a tractor when I drove. I quickly added half a liter, and it smoothed right out.
