How to Check Car Oil

Quality motor oil keeps your Chevrolet vehicle functioning properly on Benton roads, so it’s important to make sure that you have the right amount in your car to protect internal engine components. Find out more about how to check oil levels in your car with the service technicians at Country Chevrolet of Benton below! 

How to Check Oil Levels in Your Car

Many new Chevrolet vehicles have electronic oil monitors that don’t rely on traditional dipsticks, so before you start checking your car oil levels, it’s a good idea to check your owner’s manual for automaker recommendations. However, if you’re checking oil levels in your car manually, the process is still relatively easy: 

1. Park your Vehicle on Level Ground: Make sure the vehicle is parked on level ground and that the engine is turned off and cold.
2. Locate the Dipstick: Open the vehicle’s hood and find the dipstick.
3. Clean Dipstick: Pull the dipstick out of the engine and wipe any oil from the end of it.
4. Re-Insert Dipstick and Check Levels: Re-insert the dipstick all the way back into its tube, then pull it out and look at both sides to see where the level is.

How do you know what the proper oil level is based on your dipstick? Typically, if the oil streak is between two marks or within a cross-hatched area on the dipstick, your oil level is good. If the oil streak is below this zone, you’ll need to add additional oil. Always buy the oil grade recommended in your vehicle’s specific owner’s manual, and add the oil gradually until the dipstick reaches the proper level. 

Why Learn How to Check Oil Levels On Your Car?

Oil level checks are often overlooked by Paducah drivers, despite being an essential part of vehicle maintenance. Oil changes are typically recommended twice a year, depending on your car’s make and model, as well as your driving habits. We recommend that you check the oil level in your vehicle once a month. Learning how to check oil levels is a great way to ensure that there are no leaks, and will have your car running smooth and safe on the roads in and around Murray. 

Is your hood hot to the touch? Is there thick steam billing out from under your hood? Your car might have an oil leak or an overheating engine, in which case, you’ll want to schedule service at Country Chevrolet of Benton immediately! 

Get Your Oil Changed By the Experts at Country Chevrolet of Benton

Learning how to check car oil levels gives you a better idea of when you need to get an oil change. If your car, truck, or SUV is due for its next oil change, head on down to the Country Chevrolet of Benton Service Center. We offer a variety of lucrative service specials to Benton customers to keep your maintenance costs as low as possible. Please reach out to us if you have any questions.