How to Check Car Oil

Our service department is here to help our customers keep their cars on our New Orleans roads for years to come. That means making sure you know how to check car oil. An oil level that is too low can cause serious damage to an engine. Fortunately, checking a car’s oil is one of the simplest things someone can do to maintain their vehicle. That’s why we’ve put together the helpful guide below on how to check the oil level in a car. Let’s take a look. 

How to Check the Oil Level in a Car – Step by Step

Most of our Metairie customers know how to check car oil. Anyone can do it. Of course, if you need any help at all, feel free to schedule a service appointment with us. Here’s how to check the oil level in a car:

• Make sure the car is off and the engine has had enough time to cool down.
• Open the hood and locate the dipstick.
• Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean with a rag or paper towel.
• Stick the dipstick back in all the way.
• Pull out the dipstick again and examine the tip. 

How to Read the Dipstick

You can’t know how to check car oil without knowing how to read a dipstick. Follow these steps:

• Locate the cross-hatched area on the dipstick near the tip.
• Oil should reach somewhere inside the cross-hatched area.
• If the oil does not reach the cross-hatched area, add a quart of oil.
• Run your car’s engine, turn the car off, then check the oil again.

Trust Your Car with the Experts at Leson Chevrolet Company, Inc.

We’re here to help at Leson Chevrolet Company, Inc. of Harvey. So, if you enjoyed this handy guide on how to check the oil level in a car, make sure to check out our other DIY car care tips. And our service center technicians are ready and able to assist you with any other service or maintenance needs you have. While you’re here, check out our service specials. We’re just down the road from Belle Chasse, so drop by or contact us today!