How to Check the Remaining Engine Oil Level?
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When checking the car's engine oil dipstick, the vehicle should be parked on a level surface. Relevant instructions are as follows: 1. Location: The oil dipstick is usually located near the engine. Open the front hood, and you'll find a yellow pull ring on the left side of the engine - that's the oil dipstick. It essentially serves as a standard measuring tool to determine the static oil level height, indicating whether the engine oil volume falls within the proper range (between the upper and lower level marks). 2. Inspection Method: The oil dipstick is typically positioned beside the engine, characterized by its prominent pull ring. Firmly pull the ring upward to remove it. However, you shouldn't check the oil level immediately because the dipstick will have oil residue on it. Wipe it clean with a fresh tissue, then reinsert it.
I check the engine oil level every two weeks, and the most accurate reading is obtained by parking on a flat surface and waiting 10 minutes after turning off the engine. Open the engine compartment, locate the dipstick with a yellow or orange ring, pull it out, wipe it clean with a cloth, reinsert it, then pull it out again. Check the oil mark position in the grid area at the end of the dipstick—the ideal level is about two-thirds between the upper and lower limits. If it's below the lower limit, it's time to add oil. Remember to wear gloves when checking a cold engine; last time I got blisters on the back of my hand from touching the hot exhaust pipe, and it hurt for days. When oil is low, the engine makes a ticking sound—catching the issue early isn't a big deal, but delaying repairs can get expensive.
