But I was interested to see how hard it was to get the oil out of the top of the car, so I tried it anyway. The first step was to remove the dipstick and set it aside. Next I located some 1/4th inch diameter vinyl tubing and fed it down into the dipstick tube. Twisting the t...
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 the engine block, or an oil filter that’s either not screwed down or has a cracked gasket...
if you need to add oil The dipstick is a metal rod with a handle on it—usually in an easy-to-spot yellow color—on which an oil-can symbol is stamped. The dipstick is housed in a small tube that leads downward and connects to the car's crankcase, where the engine oil is stored....
It's the most important piece of automotive maintenance, and you really don't want to skip it. Here's how to change your vehicle's oil in seven easy steps.
Insert the dipstick into the tube slowly and push it all the way down. Now withdraw it and look closely at the tip, which should have oil on it. If the level of the oil is between the two lines, your vehicle has enough oil. If it's at the low mark or below,it's time to add...
Drain the engine oil by removing the oil pan drain plug with a box-end or flare-nut wrench and letting the oil drain into an appropriate pan. Remove the oil dipstick. Step 4 Remove the three bolts connecting the oil pan to the transaxle bellhousing, using a wrench. ...
Loosen the oil dipstick level cap at the top of the engine, and remove the dipstick and cap assembly entirely. The carburetor should be on top of the engine, and the oil dipstick/drain tube should be at the lowest point on the engine. ...
Open the hood. Usually, it has a release lever inside the cabin below the steering wheel on the left. Push or remove the safety catch so you can open up the hood and secure it with a retainer. Locate the dipstick. It’s hard to miss as it has a small colored handle with an oilca...
Keeping an eye on and topping up your engine oil is a basic car check which everyone can do - here's how to get it right.
How to Remove the Engine From a '96 Camaro: Every once in a while, there comes the need to remove the engine from your vehicle. This could be for several reasons; to replace the engine, to rebuild it, to clean it, or just to change one part on it. I have