Oil is the lifeblood of your car. It keeps hardworking engine parts running clean, smooth and cool.
- To check your oil, let your car run for a few minutes, then park it on a level surface and shut off the engine.
- Open the hood and locate the oil dipstick. You're looking for two things here: the level of oil and how the oil looks.
- If you're low on oil, you can either add another quart or simply change the oil completely.
- The oil should look brownish yellow and clean on the stick. If the oil is a dark color or there's a lot of dirt and grime in it, then you definitely need an oil change and oil filter replacement.