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how to read engine oil dipstick
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1. Park your car on a level ground to ensure an accurate reading. Your engine should be cool or at least not hot. If you've been driving, wait for a while to let the oil settle back into the bottom of the engine.
2. Open the hood of your car and locate the dipstick. This often has a bright handle, typically yellow or red, and will often be labeled “Engine Oil."
3. Pull the dipstick out from the tube and use a clean, lint-free rag to wipe off the oil from the end of the stick.
4. Reinsert the dipstick back into its tube, making sure it's fully seated, and then pull it out again.
5. Look at the tip of the dipstick. You will see two marks; one marked as "L" or "Low" and the other one "H" or "High" or "Full". The oil should be between these two marks. If the oil line is below the low mark you need to add oil. If it's over the full/High mark, you have too much oil in your engine.
6. Also check the color of the oil. New oil is amber in color while old oil can look dark brown or black.
7. Before closing the hood, make sure to insert the dipstick completely back into its tube.
Remember to examine your dipstick regularly to make sure your car has the right amount of engine oil.
2. Open the hood of your car and locate the dipstick. This often has a bright handle, typically yellow or red, and will often be labeled “Engine Oil."
3. Pull the dipstick out from the tube and use a clean, lint-free rag to wipe off the oil from the end of the stick.
4. Reinsert the dipstick back into its tube, making sure it's fully seated, and then pull it out again.
5. Look at the tip of the dipstick. You will see two marks; one marked as "L" or "Low" and the other one "H" or "High" or "Full". The oil should be between these two marks. If the oil line is below the low mark you need to add oil. If it's over the full/High mark, you have too much oil in your engine.
6. Also check the color of the oil. New oil is amber in color while old oil can look dark brown or black.
7. Before closing the hood, make sure to insert the dipstick completely back into its tube.
Remember to examine your dipstick regularly to make sure your car has the right amount of engine oil.
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