Engine oil is as important to your vehicle as blood is to your body. It lubricates the moving parts of the engine, reducing friction, heat, wear and tear. The only way to prevent engine damage and expensive repair costs is to ensure your engine never runs out of oil. You must check your engine oil at least once a month and even more frequently if you drive an older car. In this guide, our team at Champion Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram FIAT will take a look at how you can check your car’s oil level and keep your engine humming for years to come.
Park on level ground to ensure the oil sits level in the reservoir. Put your vehicle in “park mode” or lower gear if it is manual and pull the parking brake upward. Pop open the hood. Check your owner’s manual for instructions if you need to learn how to lift the hood.
Once you’ve opened the hood, look for the dipstick. Dipsticks are very easy to spot in most vehicles. They come with a small orange, red, or black handle and are often marked with an oil-can symbol.
After topping off the oil, wait for 5 minutes for it to drain into the crankshaft. Remove the dipstick again and re-check it to be sure the level is between the upper and lower lines. As you check the oil level, it’s also important to note the quality of the engine oil. Clean oil has a clear color and flows easily. If your oil is viscous and dark black in color, it’s time to get an oil change.
Whether you need car oil maintenance or complex repairs, we can do it for you here at our dealership in Downey, CA. The experts at Go Champion service center have the right skills, tools, and experience to handle a wide range of auto care services, including an oil change, tire rotation, brake repair, engine replacement, and more. Contact us or drive in today to schedule service and entrust your vehicle to a trusted technician in Downey, California.
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While great effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, errors can occur. Please verify all pricing information with a customer service representative. This is easily done by calling us or visiting us at the dealership.
Customer may not qualify for ALL Rebates shown. Some rebates are stackable and others can and cannot be combined. See Dealer For Complete Details.
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