How To Check Dipstick & Engine Oil - EASY

Step by step process of how to check your dipstick and monitor the engine oil in your car to keep the oil level optimal and your engine running pristine! Also a full explanation of the vehicle monitoring system on the dashboard of your car. Don't forget to like and subscribe if this video has helped you!

[@ICTS22]

Checking oil in a long sleeve white shirt? That's a bold move my man!

[@LeTuanDtv]

i love this man ICTS22!!! HAHAHA

[@strikeforce6457]

Balls of steel

[@Tallghas]

HAHA YES )) FUNNY GUY

[@kirisutegomen12]

🤣🤣

[@larryjohnson8168]

This guy almost put me to sleep💤

[@povnyc4494]

Just got my first car at 30 years old😔 lived in NYC my whole life but moved down to Florida and I’m ashamed to ask for car help, thank you for this video

[@mattmcguire1577]

Never be ashamed to ask questions. Everyone is ignorant about something. I know stuff all about cars. My mechanic is happy to answer questions. Often the same question. That is why I am here, so I don't have to ask the same question again.

[@firstnamelastname564]

Bro I tought I was the only one that moved out of the Bronx and no driver's license or car. But I saved enough money to move out when my NYS minimum wage job moved out. Out in PA I live like a king 👑😹!

[@roberta6804]

I was made fun of at work not knowing this and what the parts under the hood were called

[@mattmcguire1577]

@@roberta6804 noisy, sparky, oily, spinny, steamy, watery and slimy. That's all I know. Engine, battery, dip stick, fan, coolant, wiper water, transmission fluid.

[@trust2238]

Congratz g better late than never yo !

[@Bossko.Mafana]

I'm 25. I just got a car a couple of months back. I don't know shit bout cars. I've been looking everything up on KZbin hahaha!!! Good enough!!! Just glad I ain't walking no more.

[@Eman1900O]

BossKo Nostra congratulates

[@phazebeast7373]

Me too! I know nothing about cars but glad we have youtube in todays age 👍

[@thatfatasiankid5701]

That's good and everyone starts somewhere

[@almarboshah]

الله يعطيك خيرها ويكفيك شرها 😂💕 I'll get my car soo

[@Manayz]

thats wassup learn whatever way possible dont just be ignorant 👌👌

[@hex_scoops2860]

I didn't really have a father around to show me how to do these things, thank you!

[@lizbethhernandez9970]

Thanks dad for not teaching me how to check my oil while you went to get milk. This nice man thought me how to do it. Thank you long sleeve white shirt guy. :)

[@ERICK-di1yz]

Taught*

[@javaChai]

Also thank your teacher for not teaching you how to spell 🙄

[@0ZeroVideos0]

People dissing you for a typo when they know darn well what you meant, geez.

[@matthew4107]

For those comming here to find out how to check oil, a couple of things not pointed out in this video: 1. only check your oil when the car is on a flat and level as possable surface, its useless to check oil on a vehicle that is on a hill. 2. the thumbnail is useless, oil will be dark in colour unless you do a complete engine flush. (dont believe me after you do an oil change, drive for 10mins then check it again, it will be dark and blackish lready) 3. when checking oil on the dipstick, after you pull it out to see the level. always keep the end with the oil on pointed towards the ground, if you raise it up, oil will run up the dipstick and your level will be incorrect. 4. you can put too much oil in a car, if its near the top marker, its fine. unless you know what your doing you may cause more problems trying to top it up that last little bit.

[@ved15515]

Thanks

[@epicraptorman]

Yea pretty much. I change both my engine oils at 3000mi and the oil always comes out dark brown. Also, I have 5W30 synthetic. So when checking the oil (when the engine is warm, waiting 5min before checking oil according to the manufacturer) the oil on the dipstick appears different. At the tip it's dark, at the "L" mark it is medium brown, at the center it's light brown, at the "F" mark it's really light in color

[@matthew4107]

@@epicraptorman the colour on the dipstick is only due to the oil running down the dipstick, making the 'top' seem lighter as its a thinner layer of oil.

[@winking2928]

After driving I parked my car on perfect level surface and 10 min later I checked my oil when it was hot and the level was on the full mark. The next day when I checked my engine oil when it cold and sitting all night and checked the level again and it was below the halfway mark of Full and Empty. So what is correct to check the oil when it is hot or cold?

[@matthew4107]

@@winking2928 i dont know of a vehicle where heat alone would of made such a difference. im willing to bet other factors where at play. heat alone in most cars setups would move it at MOST 1/4 of the way up, but to answer your question, warm is the best temperature to test your oil.

[@mimidp2649]

Thank you, like some other commenters I'm also learning how to look after my car better. How to check your engine oil level isn't so obvious when you just pull out the dipstick and look at it, a clear video is wonderfully helpful.

[@rickricky9262]

Be sure to frequently change your oil. Check the dipstick once a week if you have no leak and 1 to 3 times a week, if you have a leak, depends on it's severity, add if you have to. Make sure the oil on the dipstick is not below the lower mark or even worse, dried out and if you top it above the high level, don't panic unless it's way up high, if it's a half an inch extra you're fine. Check your dipstick every time right after you leave the oil change shop to be on the safe side.

[@asmokingp3005]

But if its a car under 30k milks you shouldn't be needing to top it up am I right?

[@freebein]

@@asmokingp3005 right. Generally you shouldn't need to top up at all. If you do there is likely a leak or your engine is burning oil(parts are going bad). Both not good but fixable if found early.

[@bobh8783]

@@freebein I have the defective 2az-fe engine on my Toyota which is poorly designed piston heads. No recall from Toyota for every owner with that engine. I just top off often between oil changes. Does The oil level always need to be at full mark? I usually just top off once it’s 1/4 on the dipstick before topping off.

[@Decode_Existence]

That’s too much checking

[@jondoe170]

How long should the car be off? 5 minutes?

[@nessa3751]

I hate how the thumbnail in this video was never represented in this entire video for comparison

[@MaximumEfficiency]

yes, thimb down this shit

[@krishnarajpnr]

thanks for comment. I skipped

[@xauyala]

Thats why I dislike this video.

[@mysticstrikeforce5957]

I mean just the thumbnail alone is a easy help didn't even need to watch the video.

[@sarahholguin2348]

I know right

[@cardo1111]

Seemingly simple topic, however well presented with some good info. Oil additives have improved dramatically from the past, (allowing for much longer intervals than 3,000 miles) however as pointed out in this vid, oil level must be checked when stretching out beyond 6000 miles or so.

[@Hondafn]

Unless it’s a type r then check every week lol vtec drains it

[@AnIdiotAboard_]

200,000 Miles and counting, serviced every 9000 miles, occasionally 1000 miles late. Still stock and factory baby.

[@thatone1275]

Thank you so much! I’ve been getting really into cars recently and so I’ve been doing tons of research. Your video was extremely helpful thank you so much!!

[@tundras4ever552]

Trip A i use to calculate my fuel mileage and Trip B i use for my engine oil life haha works like a charm!

[@michelleakendrick8487]

I like your video it just helped me out big time since wasnt sure when needed more oil and not sure when to get it changed again and don't want my car to mess up. This video made it easy to know how to check and see if needed new oil. Thanks for the help

[@automotivetechnologybysinc1947]

This is what we like to hear! You're more than welcome, Michelle.

[@Bliss171]

Thank you for the simple but very informative video 🙏

[@dominicfong6341]

My neighbor is a retired Canadian military safety equipment mechanic and he showed me how he does it: Pull out the dipstick; note the level; squeeze the thumb and index finger down the dipstick; note the color and the presence of froth and gunk; take a sniff at it for anything unusual, if it is just a uniform light to darker shade of brown, the oil is good. Yes it is a messy job, just thoroughly wash hands afterwards.

[@SwiftyMcswift777]

Thanks wasn't sure if you push dip stick all the way in,, and you answerd it perfectly,,, thank you.

[@easygolucky30OFFICIAL]

My favourite. When we pull it out my dipstick and count for 1000 one and 2000 and wipe my dipstick's oil with a towel. Change oil is very important. Check your oils regularly.

[@sharongaines6088]

Thanks for getting right to the topic and showing how to check the oil, so many videos the presenter talks for ten minutes before they actually show you what the video says it is about.

[@jesseangelino6913]

Just fast forward to 1:47, otherwise you’ll be sitting here listening to him all day

[@karanjaggi8438]

Thanks

[@Badrattlesnake]

If people do what he did the engine will run happy and last for a long time, ofcourse with a perfect cooling system

[@tomdolgin5441]

8 year old ....haha. Especially with DexCool. CRAP!

[@YeetxBoi]

@@tomdolgin5441 oh my God, the word dexcool makes me want to not work on cars anymore

[@Badrattlesnake]

@@rickporterbridges water pump, thermostat, temperatures sensors, horses, cooling fans , clean radiator, good entifreeze, radiator cap and a lot more Cooling failed engine die doesn't matter which oil u use

[@Badrattlesnake]

@JSway 24 take to the dealership that's what they want

[@gingertrilogy366]

Just buy toyota and you'll be fine

[@geoffplant6517]

The dipstick ought to be painted in white enamel so you can see the level

[@mtnbike4lifemaxxis837]

The dipstick would be subject to very hot oil, so any coating would likely fail

[@MaloneMantooth]

Not to mention oil doesn't stick to enamel.

[@freewithnature]

It’s got notches and says min and max.

[@circuit2925]

@@freewithnature some don't say max or min it's just the two lines

[@pjwoo276]

@@mtnbike4lifemaxxis837 Oh well then, so then don't even try, cause it Might not work.

[@russellmcdonald9195]

i learnt a lot thank you. the video was easy to understand.

[@kelku6843]

We are all here for 1:55

[@chrischery7492]

Thanks for your very good explaining on how to check the engine oil, let me explain something, mostly of people suppose to know how to change an oil in the car, and some ladies know how to check oil in the car and change oil in the car, I'm speaking specially about men, I change motor oil regularly in my car every 3,000 miles or every 3 months, and that is a very basic thing to do in a car and it takes 15 to 20 minutes to do that, I'm full mechanic but I know something about a car, I had a 2003 Cadillac DeVille for 5 years but in 3 years the DeVille gave me 2 problems misfire and the starter but the starter was located under the manifold and it was a big job, I was going to 5 different shops they asked me $1,000 to $12,00 to fix my DeVille and I said wow and I was going not to spend that kind of money in my DeVille, I know for sure my DeVille needs to change the starter, but I didn't know yet why my DeVille misfire, when I checked the spark plugs and there was an oil in every each spark plugs, I said wow I found the misfire problem, the starter did cost me $63 on eBay brand new, and the gasket cover kit did cost $92 brand new in AutoZone, it did cost me $155 to do everything by myself, no more misfire problem and no more starter problem, and I almost spent 4 hours to do everything, one more thing $155 are different with $1200 and after 2 years I sold it, I don't know for someone else but believe me the engine and transmission on those DeVille are so strong, but now I have an 06 zephyr and I'm for another DeVille to buy, someone said specially for my people they said Toyota this and that and that is a completely lie its depending on how to treat your car, and favorite car are Ford Chevrolet,

[@jimflick7564]

I agree. It is all how you treat the car. Take care of the car and it will take care of you.

[@19TAURUSGIRL91]

I’m a single woman who just got a new car and never had any males in my life to show me these things and I’m ashamed I don’t know these things so thank you!

[@TweekLudwig]

Just got a car on my birthday in April, and had the engine oil changed around then. Checked again today, and it was on the low side (it just says Min or Max) it appeared, and I’m watching this after I added more… Probably should’ve done that beforehand. Hope I didn’t overfill or else I have to drain it a bit. Lol Thanks for the video!

[@blurayffan66]

If you see videos of guys with cars still running after hundreds of thousands of miles....there is 1 common statement- they all change the oil more frequently than recommended.

[@thurm101]

I usually us the “Trip A or B” counter. I reset it at oil change to “0000”. This tells me how many miles. I change occurring to miles not months. I also keep 1 quart of oil and a funnel in the truck at all times.

[@pushhrodd01]

thurm101 that’s what I do to bro

[@lolz616]

@@pushhrodd01 What does he mean when he says he change occurring to miles and not months.. in thurm comment what this means?? what he mean by months?

[@SPAC3Beefy]

@@lolz616 He means like some people will say 6 months or 3000 miles for an oil change. He doesnt go by the months he goes by how many miles hes put on that oil

[@wicked8139]

Same here buddy 👍

[@ericabertagnoli5469]

Good idea

[@goldenklipz4512]

The thumbnail was all I needed thanks lol

[@Jahjahsupplee]

This helped me put alot. I'm a woman so of course don't know much about a car. Thank you car guys for your help.

[@priscila5612]

Great video. Thank you!

[@DapperDan1983]

As an added note, my Mercedes C300 recommends an oil change every 15k miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. As long as you are using a quality full synthetic oil with long life filter there is no need to change your oil as frequently as your mechanic or lube place suggests

[@chimchu3232]

I get about 12k miles with full synthetic driving conservatively mostly on the freeway. I stay on top of it and check it regularly, never had a problem

[@someoneyoudontknow7407]

Especially if you drop the pan and do a thorough clean every year or other year. I just cleaned up my 03 Yukon running strong. Healthy truck

[@condor5635]

@@someoneyoudontknow7407 - drop the pan ever year or so? Dropping the oil pan is not something you ever need to do except if the gasket is going bad. Done it once on a truck with 270K on it but that was due to gasket. Don’t know of anyone that does it as a part of ‘regular’ maintenance

[@jimflick7564]

Why chance unnecessary engine wear? I would never dream of going beyond 5000 or 6000 miles between oil changes.

[@condor5635]

@@jimflick7564 - exactly Jim. The guy mentions Mercedes recommends… it says it all from you right there. Also the same thing about recommending that you don’t need to change the transmission fluid. Yeah right. No car should go over 7500 miles without changing the oil. Period. I personally change mine every 5000. I would never dream of going 10 or 15,000 miles. Course you couldn’t give me a Mercedes. I have no desire to own a Mercedes. Overpriced and overengineered

[@alive-awake]

Good info!

[@pjwoo276]

I wonder if those many multiple holes @ 4:00 in the dipstick make it more the oil level more obvious. Maybe the oil doesn't get into those holes as easily as it gets all over the stick when you put it into the tube. Do those extra holes help ?

[@valeriemedrano4640]

Very informative and helpful!

[@johanbrand8601]

Very important information and well explained. You are very beautiful, Valerie. May you have many happy and safe miles.

[@genericwhitemale1114]

For any kind of Mitsubishi that is not rallied. Oil should last 5,000 miles until your car hits 75,000 miles. Then it should drop down to 3,750 miles. After about 130,000 miles, the oil should be changed every 3,000 miles. I read that from a mechanic on a forum that worked for Ralliart in the early 2000s.

[@genericwhitemale1114]

It's helpful if your cars manual doesn't match your car. Like the 2004 to 2005 Mitsubishi Ralliart, the owners manual is the same as the Evo 8 so go with their manual even though it doesn't say Ralliart. It's the same engine basically just with no turbo and bigger displacement.

[@jimflick7564]

I totally agree with you. Keep a closer eye on your oil level as your car ages. One way to do this is to increase the oil change interval or simply learn how to check the oil level. yourself more frequently.

[@BossmanRat]

Instructions unclear, blew up my car

[@CaliRepublic77]

how do we know if a vehicle is equipped with oil monitoring system based on RPM, operation time, miles, etc?

[@25marshalyn]

It would've been nice to give a close up on that dip stick!

[@gregoryjohnson9733]

As long as there is oil on the stick you are good. If there isnt oil on the stick you are a quart +/- low. Just add some oil or do your oil change. I have mine timed to where I go 5000 miles till oil change and around 3500-4000 miles I add half a quart. I have a 11' Nissan 370z with 100k miles on it and no problems. I also get my oil checked by a oil lab every change just in case.

[@MikeSmith-vb8ul]

So even a little oil at the bottom tip of the dipstick below all the holes means you need less than a quart?

[@jesusjones3014]

The best rule of thumb is if you want to drive your vehicle for 200, 000 miles or more for 10 to 20 years or more then change it every 4000 to 5000 miles with a quality synthetic oil and a new filter every time or every 6 to 9 months whichever comes 1st. 6 months if you're in harsh driving conditions (Google or bc probably 85% of us daily drivers are.. Stop and go traffic, 20 or less miles to and from work, short grocery store trips etc...) you can go 9 months to a year of you're under 5k miles but why risk it. Doing it yourself for 50 to 100 bucks per year with high quality oil/filter and you're engine will thank you for decades. If you don't do it yourself you can just use coupons or deals at the shops for just basic non synthetic oil and probably do it every 3 to 4000 miles (so 3 to 4 times a year) for less than 150 bucks a year. Oil is cheap compared to engine problems. You don't need the 15000 or 20000 mile oil, just your cheap basic synthetic is fine, I use Costco Kirkland synthetic and get it when it's on sale for less than 30 dollars. 2 to 3 New filters and I'm good for the year. 1 hr of work per year. Easy peasy.

[@marnv2956]

Thank you and God bless

[@edgar1557]

Checking now thank you

[@charlesmg]

I dont have the manual anymore and there is no official service center for the vehicle. There's no indication on the cap also. Is there a way to know what kind of oil does the car need?

[@godbless4731]

Thank you!

[@williamthompson7829]

Too bad we can't see the markings on the dipstick in this video

[@Rubelkantidhar]

I just want to know what Which Engine oil should I have to use for my car for better performance? I am using toyota premio 2008 model 1NZ-C871652.

[@DTUFINOPhotography]

I've had a headgasket replacement and they changed everything, new oil, coolant, timing chain etc.... but.... when i checked the oild dipstick, doesnt look like much oil is in there or am not seeing it because the oil is so clean. should i had little bits of oil in the car?

[@bsespi]

Question on 2014 Nissan Sentra I've been very closely watching my oil because I've had the catalytic converter go out twice in a year and this one needs to be replaced again. Check engine light P0420. I'm shopping for a new car now because this car has had so many big issues I just can't continue to invest in it. I don't know how much time it has left, not long I'm sure. The burning smell, black residue on the back of the car, and now louder sounds coming from the engine feel like I'm hearing all the alarms go off on a patient slipping away. I just need the car to last 4-8 more weeks and I'll be in a new car and I will donate it for scrap parts. My question is when I checked the oil tonight I feel like I smell gas on the napkin I wiped the dipstick on. Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me but I'm so sure I'm smelling gas. Obviously, I'm not a mechanic so maybe the answer is "that's perfectly normal" but i don't think so, so I have to ask. Sorry this is so long. I hope you have time to read and answer. And please any other responses, please be kind. This has been the most stressful situation just swinging from one day into the next day hoping it lasts a little bit longer.

[@anonymousyoutubeman]

Kia ceed 1.6 crdi. I am driving from 92k mile to 109k mile with no change. Though the oil looked black never had an issue. Synthetic oils can go till 15k miles.

[@anonymousyoutubeman]

All are motorway miles at constant 70 to 80 range. I get 60mpg

[@THEJOKEYJOKER]

i checked my car's oil level before starting it in the morning and it was well above full level, it's been like this for months, didn't get any errors or problems, did i measure right , should i measure after turning on the engine?

[@tiffanyyuan4480]

Does it show clearly on the dipstick? which material used on dipsticks blade? Now many engine dipsticks use steel stainless material to see clearly. I know something about how to check engine oil form Chongqing Feilong Jiangli, a professional supplier of different kind of oil dipsticks for car engine, motorcycle engine, boat

[@DerrickRaynor]

You are supposed to check your engine oil 5 minutes after driving while the engine is hot, if the oil reading isn't in the xxxx zone on the dipstick fill up your oil and keep checking the oil dipstick until you see the oil in the xxxx zone, whether it's your dream car or not take care of your engine.

[@wendell617]

I've gotten a oil change doone recently.99 tahoe v8.the oil exceeds above the xxxs ..when cool..is that to much oil??

[@DerrickRaynor]

@@wendell617 You will need to check your oil when your engine is hot to get your oil reading on your dipstick, if it is in the xxxx zone at that time then you have enough oil in your Tahoe

[@brandonb5818]

This car I just bought is giving me problems when it comes to checking the dip stick. When I wipe it down, reinsert, then read it, it looks like the oils level is right in the safe range. Im confused though because its like there is a little oil in the shaft that gets on the stick about 6 inches above the safe line. What’s that all about? Its not being submerged, its perhaps that it curves around a weird spot and gets oil farther up the stick.

[@DanielRodriguez-kj4mj]

I like the long sleeves.

[@inskitchen4152]

Thankyou bro.....👍

[@fraternoe2771]

Hey, it’s been 5k miles since my last full synthetic oil change. I checked my oil today and it’s very light yellow above both dots. Ik they say to get it changed every 5-10k miles, but Idk. Why does it look good then? It’s a Toyota btw one of the newer models. Idk if that helps cuz I’m not an expert. Every time I try to seek out expert opinions, they try to get me to buy services I don’t really need, so that’s why I’m unsure about this. Should I get it changed anyways?

[@demonaardvark6326]

Most times, when I change oil at work and the car is equipped with said oil monitor, the repair manual will tell me to reset the monitor and let it warn the customer. If the oil life isn’t a monitor and can be physically adjusted I will be told to follow the manufactures recommendations.

[@ruben_torres]

4:16 you mean algorithm

[@johannes6760]

my 07 4runner dipstick has oil 15 inches above the top dot. I have no idea if theres too much or the dipstick is reading the level wrong

[@jachinedwyisaac8113]

Is it mandatory to change the oil as per specifications for eg 10k km or 1yr. What happens if I have driven the car only for 5k km in a yr, does duration have something to do with the change in viscosity of fluid

[@MaloneMantooth]

Engine oil is tested and recommended by milage not time. They only say time because they are fussing how many mile you drive. Always go by miles not time.

[@Bigfred818]

Hi I bought my first car does the engine have to be on in order to check oil or offf

[@UNSTOPABLE996]

Will it be fine if I run a lawn mower on a small yard for a short but if time a little low. Just right at add?

[@bryanmartinez6600]

If you still see oil on the dipstick it should be fine but best to keep it within level.

[@m.mayahi3759]

As advanced as the cars nowadays..with all kinds of censors and electronics...i'm still wondring how come technology never came up with a censor telling u ur oil level right on the dashboard..

[@jf6466]

They want to save important stuff like that for their next models. Just add a little bit with each model lol they don’t wanna give us the whol3 shabang at one time... no one would buy the newer versions

[@user-rd5lk6bb3y]

Hi..what is the best engine oil for Kia Sportage GDi 2015..

[@JimmyGorgeous]

How long does it take for oil to settle to the bottom of the pan ?

[@szymon6207]

Ask for question from Scotty Kilmer, get too Much Max !

[@ursulavillegas786]

mine is over ?

[@uncovidvaxxforthestrongand3582]

my engine oil is low i can't tell if its bone dry or is it just my mind i can't believe it can i just top up with 946ml oil and then drive it to a garage for an oil change is it safe? i'm getting my oil pan replaced but it's low on oil. i haven't had the computer tell me i have low oil pressure or low oil level and that's concerning me.

[@haileyb9062]

I legit can't tell where it's marking. 2012 Toyota Corolla LE changed oil since maint req light came on. Changed the oil filter, emptied the pan waiting forever for the last drop HAH anyways had a 5qt oil container and I didn't add it all since it calls for 4.4 qt. Took the car off the ramps. Let it run for 2 mins. Waited. Checked the oil level a million times, wiping it off and dipping it all the way in. All on level ground. The oil obviously isn't as dark as it was before the oil change. I checked under the car and no leakage. I'm going to let it rest over night and check it in the morning. Any advice??? I didnt think my eyes were that bad. I can tell the dipstick is wet just not a clear level of indication where it stands.

[@DonNoDraper]

Thx bro

[@m.7n6]

Literally refreshing myself here I forget how to check my own damn oil lol must be an off day for me I feel like lol 🤣

[@HispleMedia]

Thanks alot

[@LoganSmithtaichi]

Is the picture on the video title accurate?

[@ygbodybuilder3023]

My oil dip stick has two holes abd the oil only goes to the first hole just got a oil change a couple months ago

[@tiffanyyuan4480]

Chongqing Feilong Jiangli is a professional supplier of different kind of oil dipsticks for car engine, motorcycle engine, boat engine.

[@dans1601]

I've always wonder why car makers cant make the stick with a WHITE coating at the bottom. This would make it much easier to read. You prob have many people who THINK their level is good, but its not. Having a white area would be a much better contrast against the oil.

[@fantasitretas]

Mine comes in yellow (citroen cactus)

[@matthew4107]

look for light reflection, not the oil itself. and if they put anything with a coating there, if that coating came off it would cause serious issues, and white? whats white in this world that wouldnt be stained black by engine oil in no time?

[@johnathanpatterson2847]

@@matthew4107 thank you I was going to say the same thing

[@joker-zk3kt]

Spray paint it

[@sal7777777]

If the oil level is low and I need to add more do does it matter if I use a different oil brand or if it’s synthetic or non synthetic?

[@8m405]

I changed oil to havoiline 10/40 . When i check after engine is cooled down. Its just oil at the tip of disptick. Yellowish color. But rest seems white color. Is it normal

[@peterrudy9207]

On my 2020 Toyota Camry , I have to wait for a full 24 hours . Before I can check my oil and not have a streak of oil along the dipstick . Making it unable to tell what the true level is . After 24 hours it is clear as to what the level is .

[@dirtyboy8336]

I don't know what's going on I never got the oil pan drop though I don't know it could it really be the filter inside of it. I've had bought everything for this truck have brand new parts sitting in my house. I have paid so many mechanics that came out and never fixed the problem. I still drive the truck it is a strong truck but I haven't solved that oil problem yet while my light is still blinking in the truck

[@DapperDan1983]

Today’s modern engines can EASILY go 10,000 between oil changes if using a high quality full synthetic motor oil like Mobil 1.

[@smoothpotato957]

Synthetic all day baby 👌🏽

[@arguy3297]

Id still change at 5000. Its just better for the car. Synthetic is good because it burns cleaner.

[@Dilanka_de_silva.]

Nice 😊😊😊

[@NobleCrow10]

I did not change oil in my 2016 Camry for 2 years. I am in Canada and I am not aggressive driver. The oil is 0W20, I assume it is synthetic because it was a dealer who changed it 2 years ago. Due to COVID I was scared to go to mechanic. In two years I travelled only 1,200 km or 800 miles, while the Manual tells to change the oil at 10,000 miles or 12 months whatever comes first. My total mileage is also low - only 3,700 miles as I do not drive much. Please, advise should I worry that I did not change the oil for 24 months, while having very low mileage in the last 2 years?

[@arguy3297]

Yes you need to change that oil.

[@lolz616]

3,000 miles and 12 months later my lighter driven car oil change required light came on, I know simply based off time is why. The oil still looks fresh and smells good, I really dont want to take it in if the oil is still fresh until 5,000 miles.... what do u guys think should i change it just cause its been 12 months even tho it only has 3,000 miles on it??

[@PRINCEgaming-tm4vr]

Bro you must change oil once a year even if you drive less than 5,000 miles.

[@thetruthseekerhavemanyperspecs]

😢 mine the mechanic changed it and one side it shows full the other it shows half...which side should I trust? I dont think the car have a sensor for tell if its full or half...

[@dl4cv794]

I bought a car at 8k km mileage, now it is 10k km mileage, i asked the oil expert if I need to change, by manual check with dipstick it says its color is good, not sticky, not thick. But this is a new engine it will always show this condition of oil, so just change engine oil after 5k km , is this statement correct?

[@daddywaddy8781]

Do you check oil level after you put the fresh oil or do you have to warm the engine first before checking the oil level?

[@totalanonymous8180]

I would drive it around the block and then park for 10-15 minutes for the most accurate reading however that's totally up to you and checking the dipstick fresh change will still be fairly accurate.

[@dirtyboy8336]

I have a '99 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2L I have changed the oil I have changed the pressure oil sensor put 5 quarts back in and it still doesn't read. It don't be any oil on my dipstick. Only when I have the truck warmed up and on it only show oil on the whole entire stick and that's strange

[@deniseherud]

I’m all ocd bc my dad taught me to do this and check the fluids and tires b4 a long trip. I don’t know if I’m reading mine right tho so I’ll have the gas guy check it...there’s two dots..the oil covers the bottom but isn’t like, “on” the top dot, like sticking to it...but it is on the stick above that dot, so I dunno... they should bring back those hash marks he showed 👍🏻

[@Cimon1998]

Remember when you take out the oil-sticky-thingy, that you keep it faceing downwards so the Oil doesnt run towards the Max-dot just because of gravity. It could possible be the thing that tricked you this time. I have also seen people talk about diffrent colurs on the stick, but they dont notice that the Oil still moves, which could couse Overlays, which makes it look like darker or brither.

[@nafizrashid5365]

I am having a weird peoblem with the dip stick. When i am checking out my dip stick it is not showing the same or not even to near to same on both sides. One side is showing less than half and the other side is showing full. What should i do!? My car is a Toyota premio 2004 model. Need sugggestion.

[@dimmunize]

One side is for reading and has a design/imprint, the other side is just flat and not meant for reading oil level as it just slides right off.

[@hawerddolbee1278]

You dipstick probably scraping the sides of the tube. I would say put in a whole new tube or Bend the dipstick tube back.

[@SeranaKnight]

I read somewhere four some cars that they burn half a quart every 600 miles or one one quart every 1000 miles.

[@isaiahjohnson217]

Nice

[@Ivan.80p]

Is the whole wire supposed to be oily?

[@Hugo411]

What happens if it s been Over filled and is one inch above Full Mark?

[@johanbrand8601]

Drain a bit. Don't swing the engine. It's important not to overfill.

[@Luvisbeautiful2]

So I have a question. My husband just got his first car and never told me the oil light came on. Now it appeared to have 5% and I'm worried about what will happen since I never let any of my past cars get that low. Can I refill it myself ? I'm afraid of driving it and something happening to the engine😩

[@mynameisnotimportant2854]

You have to go underneath the car to drain the oil

[@fixitladie]

Yes you can tell it yourself. Lol under the hood for the oil cap. It should be near your dipstick. Check it first. If it's in between the min and max markings on the dipstick, you're ok. If at or below the min mark you need a quart to hold you until your next change.

[@sam31821]

Hi.. Plz could you tell me what oil type is good for my tucson 2015? And how much should it take..

[@bryang816]

vegetable oil

[@bryanmartinez6600]

Need more info is it an SM or TL, what engine do you have?

[@fxxk3664]

Hasmarks.. my Kia Soul 2011 is the 1.4 and uses 3.39 quarts or 3.49 quarts which’s is roughly like 3 and half a quart right…?? When I do that and pull the dip stick out the hash marks where it reads low or fine then full.. well it’s way above the f line. Why’s that??!!!! Why………hmmmm don’t know lol.

[@kazekich6432]

What if I filled just above the full marking ? Do I need to drain it or is it ok ?

[@madoka8372]

a bit is no problem

[@bryanmartinez6600]

I've just dumped all 7 quarts in trucks that take 6 and a half so I don't have a half a quart laying around. It'll burn off slowly as you reach the next change. Half a quart over won't do anything but 3 or more quarts is when it gets kind of bad.

[@bmetzo2809]

@@bryanmartinez6600 big mistake buddy

[@bryanmartinez6600]

@@bmetzo2809 well it's a 2001 expedition 5.4 triton some say 6 and a half others 6 and 3/4 others all 7 it was just that one time and still runs fine I now usually go 6 and 3/4. Right now it's the ac compressor that sounds like it's about to go. Not bad for 19 years.

[@chrisclark6192]

I need a longer dipstick, because mine doesn't reach the oil. 🤣🤣😂😆

[@cwise610]

Get another dipstick and tape them together

[@alvinhah3367]

You're dipstick might be more suitable for finding surface water.

[@faizanshaikh9178]

Why is it that oil on dipstick. On one side it shows full and on other side it shows half. Does it mean that oil is low.