How to Check Car Oil

Motor oil is the most essential fluid in your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Wagoneer vehicle. As a result, having the right amount can help you protect all of your engine’s internal moving parts, whether running errands in Humboldt or driving to Brownsville. Learn how to check the oil level in your car with Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Jackson). If you have more automotive questions, call us at 731-664-8500 or reach out online. 

Learn How to Check the Oil Level in Your Car

When you start out driving around Dyersburg, learning how to check car oil should be one of the first maintenance steps you learn. Nowadays, some new vehicles have electric oil monitors instead of traditional dipsticks. If you’re unsure, consult your owner’s manual for the automaker’s recommendations. Follow these steps on how to check oil levels in your car: 

1. Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground and your engine is turned off and cold.
2. Open the vehicle’s hood and find the dipstick.
3. Pull the dipstick out of the engine and wipe the oil from the end of it.
4. Reinsert the dipstick back into its tube, then pull it out and look at both sides to see where the level is.

Dipsticks have a way of indicating your proper oil level. If the top of the oil streak is between two marks, or within a cross-hatched area, the level is good. If it isn’t, you’ll need to add additional oil to your vehicle. Make sure to buy the grade recommended in the owner’s manual, remove the oil filter cap, and then add a little oil at a time, until the dipstick indicates you’ve reached the proper level. 

Why Check Your Car’s Oil Level?

Knowing how to check oil levels in your car is essential to your vehicle’s overall performance. At Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Jackson), our service team recommends you get your oil changed at least twice yearly, depending on your model and driving habits. Oil checks should be performed at least once a month, ensuring that you don’t have any leaks and you have enough oil for all your journeys in Humboldt and beyond. 

If you notice your car’s hood is too hot to touch, or steam is billowing from under the hood, you need to schedule a service appointment ASAP! Your engine may be overheating, or you might have an oil leak.

Let the Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Jackson) Service Team Keep Your Car in Prime Condition

Now that you know how to check car oil, turn to the Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Jackson) service team to keep your vehicle at peak performance! Check out our Mopar coupons and see what you can save on your next visit. Whether it’s checking oil, your coolant levels, or jump-starting a car, we’ve been helping Dyersburg and Brownsville keep their cars running for years to come. We’re the go-to Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Wagoneer service center and dealer in Jackson!