How to check Engine oil of vehicle

Source: NRMA

How to check the engine oil

◾Park your car or vehicle on a level road and have a clean cloth or paper towel ready on hand.

◾Wait a few minutes after you turn off the engine to let the oil to settle. ◾The oil level dipstick will usually have a bright coloured specially red handle to make it easy to find. If you can't see it, check the manual. ◾Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth or paper towel

◾Re-insert the dipstick fully, then remove it and make sure to keep it vertically so that you get a clear reading of your vehicle.

◾The oil level should be in between the maximum and medium level.

◾ If the oil is below the medium or close to minimum then , look for the correct grade of oil in the manual or call your nearest service center and add about some quantity so that the dipstick should give the readings between maximum and minimum.