How Much Does an Oil Change Cost? Presented by Castrol 6 Simple Tips to Keep Your Car Humming Presented by Castrol How Often Should You Change Synthetic Oil? Presented by Castrol How to Jump-Start Your Car Presented by Castrol How to Charge a Car Battery ...
A simple way to detect water in used motor oil is to put a drop of oil from the dipstick on a hot exhaust manifold. If it crackles (sounds like bacon frying) this is an indication of water contamination. Beware that there is some risk that the drop of oil may catch fire. Read more...
Check your car manual before an oil check, as some manufacturers recommend warming up the engine, and beware of some hot parts under the hood. Also, you may find out that your model does not have a physical dipstick, only an electronic sensor. In this case, go to the next paragraph. ...
Checking the oil dipstick on a BMW 745i will ensure the car does not run low on oil. When adding oil it's best to use a high-performance synthetic engine oil. Step 1 Allow the car to idle for five minutes. The oil will be easier to read once it is warmed up. Open the hood for...
Time to read4 min Your car is a complex machine, a mass of intricately engineered metal parts all moving as one to get you where you need to be. All those metal parts grinding against each other can create a lot of wear which is why lubricants like motor oil are required to keep ever...
How Much Does an Oil Change Cost? Presented by Castrol 6 Simple Tips to Keep Your Car Humming Presented by Castrol How Often Should You Change Synthetic Oil? Presented by Castrol How to Jump-Start Your Car Presented by Castrol How to Charge a Car Battery ...
Read on and find out more about it. Ways to Check Transmission Fluid Without Dipstick Checking thetransmission fluidof your car is a routine and essential activity that helps preserve its useful life. The transmission oil is responsible for lubricating and protecting as well as ensuring the optimal...
Replacing a leaking oil pan is one of the best ways to ensure your engine is receiving the oil it needs, and it can sometimes be done in a matter of a few simple steps. For the lucky few, the source can be a loose oil-pan drain plug, a dipstick tube that’s come unseated from ...
Reading an Oil Tank Gauge In theory, a bobber-style meter is easy to read. You simply look at the tube and see where the little rubber or plastic float rests. You should read the meter from the middle of the float, ordering oil once the meter reaches one quarter. ...
The power steering fluid reservoir is typically a clear plastic container near one of the wheels. 2. Check Dipstick (If Equipped) Other vehicles have marks on the dipstick, similar to an oil dipstick. In this case, remove the cap and wipe the dipstick clean. Reinstall the cap, ensuring it...