How To Check Dipstick & Engine Oil - EASY
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- 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!
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
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.
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 👑😹!
I was made fun of at work not knowing this and what the parts under the hood were called
@@roberta6804 noisy, sparky, oily, spinny, steamy, watery and slimy.
That's all I know.
Engine, battery, dip stick, fan, coolant, wiper water, transmission fluid.
Congratz g better late than never yo !
Checking oil in a long sleeve white shirt? That's a bold move my man!
i love this man ICTS22!!! HAHAHA
Balls of steel
HAHA YES )) FUNNY GUY
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This guy almost put me to sleep💤
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 TH-cam hahaha!!! Good enough!!! Just glad I ain't walking no more.
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Me too! I know nothing about cars but glad we have youtube in todays age 👍
That's good and everyone starts somewhere
الله يعطيك خيرها ويكفيك شرها 😂💕 I'll get my car soo
thats wassup learn whatever way possible dont just be ignorant 👌👌
I didn't really have a father around to show me how to do these things, thank you!
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.
Thanks
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
@@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.
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?
@@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.
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. :)
Taught*
Also thank your teacher for not teaching you how to spell 🙄
People dissing you for a typo when they know darn well what you meant, geez.
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.
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!
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.
But if its a car under 30k milks you shouldn't be needing to top it up am I right?
@@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.
@@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.
That’s too much checking
How long should the car be off? 5 minutes?
Trip A i use to calculate my fuel mileage and Trip B i use for my engine oil life haha works like a charm!
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!!
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.
Unless it’s a type r then check every week lol vtec drains it
200,000 Miles and counting, serviced every 9000 miles, occasionally 1000 miles late. Still stock and factory baby.
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.
Thank you for the simple but very informative video 🙏
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
This is what we like to hear! You're more than welcome, Michelle.
We are all here for 1:55
I hate how the thumbnail in this video was never represented in this entire video for comparison
yes, thimb down this shit
thanks for comment. I skipped
Thats why I dislike this video.
I mean just the thumbnail alone is a easy help didn't even need to watch the video.
I know right
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.
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.
Thanks wasn't sure if you push dip stick all the way in,, and you answerd it perfectly,,, thank you.
i learnt a lot thank you. the video was easy to understand.
Great video. Thank you!
Just fast forward to 1:47, otherwise you’ll be sitting here listening to him all day
Thanks
If people do what he did the engine will run happy and last for a long time, ofcourse with a perfect cooling system
8 year old ....haha. Especially with DexCool. CRAP!
@@tomdolgin5441 oh my God, the word dexcool makes me want to not work on cars anymore
@@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
@JSway 24 take to the dealership that's what they want
Just buy toyota and you'll be fine
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.
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,
I agree. It is all how you treat the car.
Take care of the car and it will take care of you.
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!
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.
thurm101 that’s what I do to bro
@@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?
@@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
Same here buddy 👍
Good idea
The dipstick ought to be painted in white enamel so you can see the level
The dipstick would be subject to very hot oil, so any coating would likely fail
Not to mention oil doesn't stick to enamel.
It’s got notches and says min and max.
@@freewithnature some don't say max or min it's just the two lines
@@mtnbike4lifemaxxis837 Oh well then, so then don't even try, cause it Might not work.
Good info!
The thumbnail was all I needed thanks lol
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.
Instructions unclear, blew up my car
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
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
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
@@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
Why chance unnecessary engine wear?
I would never dream of going beyond 5000
or 6000 miles between oil changes.
@@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
Checking now thank you
Thank you!
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.
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.
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.
Thank you and God bless
Very informative and helpful!
Very important information and well explained.
You are very beautiful, Valerie.
May you have many happy and safe miles.
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 ?
how do we know if a vehicle is equipped with oil monitoring system based on RPM, operation time, miles, etc?
Thankyou bro.....👍
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.
So even a little oil at the bottom tip of the dipstick below all the holes means you need less than a quart?
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.
All are motorway miles at constant 70 to 80 range. I get 60mpg
Thanks alot
Thx bro
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
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.
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
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.
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.
It would've been nice to give a close up on that dip stick!
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.
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?
I like the long sleeves.
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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?
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.
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?
If you still see oil on the dipstick it should be fine but best to keep it within level.
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?
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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?
How long does it take for oil to settle to the bottom of the pan ?
Ask for question from Scotty Kilmer, get too Much Max !
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.
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.
You dipstick probably scraping the sides of the tube. I would say put in a whole new tube or Bend the dipstick tube back.
4:16 you mean algorithm
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.
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?
Yes you need to change that oil.
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?
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.
mine is over ?
Too bad we can't see the markings on the dipstick in this video
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
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??
Bro you must change oil once a year even if you drive less than 5,000 miles.
Today’s modern engines can EASILY go 10,000 between oil changes if using a high quality full synthetic motor oil like Mobil 1.
Synthetic all day baby 👌🏽
Id still change at 5000. Its just better for the car. Synthetic is good because it burns cleaner.
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..
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
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.
QUESTION, rule of thumb I have constantly read is change full synthetic every 5000 miles .
HOWEVER if you check the oil and it looks decently clean and it's been 5000 miles does it still make sense to change the oil even though it's reached the 5000 mile mark???
My FIL is a mechanic he says use synthetic because it burns cleaner and change every 5k or so all the same.
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?
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.
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 .
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 🤣
Hi..what is the best engine oil for Kia Sportage GDi 2015..
Hi.. Plz could you tell me what oil type is good for my tucson 2015? And how much should it take..
vegetable oil
Need more info is it an SM or TL, what engine do you have?
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
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😩
You have to go underneath the car to drain the oil
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.
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.
I've gotten a oil change doone recently.99 tahoe v8.the oil exceeds above the xxxs ..when cool..is that to much oil??
@@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
i have a problem with one side of the stick saying full and the other side saying 2 quarts low no matter how many times i retry. which side do i go by?
JxT1957 the top side should be more accurate if your stick is angled that way
What happens if it s been Over filled and is one inch above Full Mark?
Drain a bit. Don't swing the engine. It's important not to overfill.
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.
Mine comes in yellow (citroen cactus)
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?
@@matthew4107 thank you I was going to say the same thing
Spray paint it
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
What if I filled just above the full marking ? Do I need to drain it or is it ok ?
a bit is no problem
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.
@@bryanmartinez6600 big mistake buddy
@@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.
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
Is the picture on the video title accurate?
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
will it cause issues if oil is above the max fill line?
It depends.. if it's alittle ( one cm above no problem )
do you check it when the engine is cold or when its hot? thank u
Will Rise hot
What do you do if you put the stick down and there no oil on it. Do you have to drain the oil out or can you add some
Ryan Scherbluk add until you get a change
Saidu Fofanah but the car has sat for a good 10 years without being started its been at the back of my property for years never started and now I gotta get it off the property so I wanna just get it to run so I can drive it off. So I checked the dip stick and there was little to no oil on it there was a tinny bit and looked black so should I change it before starting it
@@ryans413 if its very black change oil. Bare minimum add oil.
Genesis RC & FPV thank you I know about cars just it's been sitting so long hast been started In years so I'm just trying to be cautious here before going and trying it. Hardly any oil showed up on the dip stick like nothing at all I know car had a small oil leak but I couldn't see any oil on the ground were its sitting. I guess I can charge the battery and but some oil and I'll cross my fingers and see what happens. Thank you again
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?
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 👍🏻
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.
Does your engine need to be hot or cold when you check your oil?
Jim Jones cold it works best
1. Engine Oil expands when it is hot. Check it if it is cold.
2. Transmission Oil needs to be checked while the engine is running and on normal working temperature.
Jim Jones cold
Well I'm sure cold is what the majority required yet my Toyota Camry's owner manual says check it at operating temperature?? Go figure.
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.
How many quarts would I need if the oil level on the dipstick is a little past the add line?
Just one.