How To Check Oil In Car. Here is how to check the oil in a carBefore checking the oil park the car on level ground and turn off the engineOpen the hood of your carRemove the dips. An old t-shirt is generally fine.
Remove the dipstick from the engine and wipe it clean. CHECK THE LEFTOVER OIL. Re-insert the dipstick back into its tube.
An old t-shirt is generally fine.
Typically your dipstick is a bright yellow ring. Make sure you give your car about 1-2 minutes for the oil to settle back into the pan. The color and condition of the oil tell us about its age. When checking your oil find a lint-free rag or a scrap of old fabric to use.
