How to Read the Oil Dipstick?
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Turn off the engine and wait for 5 minutes before opening the engine compartment. Pull out the yellow cap to extract the oil dipstick, wipe it clean, reinsert it, and then pull it out again to see the oil level mark left on the dipstick. Below are the detailed steps for changing the engine oil: 1. Warm up the car before oil change: Start the vehicle and let the coolant temperature reach normal operating levels, then turn off the engine. The purpose of warming up the car is to allow the oil to flow freely and carry out impurities. Use a jack to lift the vehicle and engage the handbrake. 2. Drain the old oil: Use the onboard tools to loosen the oil pan drain plug and let the oil flow out. Ensure to collect the old oil in a container to avoid environmental contamination. Once the oil is fully drained, reinstall the drain plug, being careful not to overtighten it to prevent damage to the oil pan. 3. Install the new oil filter: Use an oil filter wrench to loosen the old filter. Apply new oil to the rubber seal of the new filter, then manually install it and tighten it with the tool. 4. Refill with new oil: Pour the new oil into the oil filler port, using a funnel if necessary. After refilling, check for any leaks. If no abnormalities are found, remove the jack and lower the vehicle. Use the oil dipstick to confirm the oil level, restart the vehicle, and check if any warning lights are illuminated.