Let the car idle for 5 minutes before checking the oil. Turn off and wait another 5 minutes. Checking the oil first thing in the morning when the oil is completely cold can lead to incorrect readings.
@@driversteve9345 but in a long period it will decrease that millimeter too much is acceptable, a centimeter or above is not acceptable coz no chance it will decrease
@@drewb.4069 I drive a full 5,000 miles and check my engine oil that has over 207,000 miles and it has not decreased by a millimeter, ever! I change my oil early or when it starting to look dirty and then I change it. I don't fill above that top mark. I fill it about a millimeter away from that top mark. It's there for a reason!!
I'm trying to explain this to a friend. I'm looking for a good example. Unfortunately, many cars, like my Hyundai, have the dipstick nowhere near the top. They can be hard to find.
so has anyone noticed that when we pull the dipstick out, there is a jerk motion... i'm pretty sure that motion is forcefull enought to make the damn oil come up the dip stick, no?. i try really hard to remove that bloody dipstick without a forcefull movement upwards, it's almost impossible
@@mrhcl6kerson1783 I check my oil about once a month, or right before a long road trip. I’ll refill it once it gets down to about half way. If you do your oil changes consistently, then that should be sufficient. If you have an older car, like mine, then it tends to go through oil quicker, so it’s good to check on a regular basis. Hope this helps!
Wait an hour or so for the oil to pool down to get an accurate reading. Turn the stick from side to side to see where the line is. If it still looks like the whole thing is oily, then you’re probably good!
The dipstick in my kia forte has an orange piece instead of it being all metal. Are the lines on the orange piece supposed to be still readable if the oil is dirty and needs to be changed?
When you check your oil on the dipstick hold the dipstick down so the oil doesnt run up the dipstick because if it does your reading is wrong And if you Cant See anything on the dipstick because the oil is to clear you can lay the dipstick flat on a blue paper towel and than you can See the Spot on the paper
I have a thick black colored engine oil at the low end of the stick and thin brown oil at the max level of the stick. Do you need to have the black thicker oil to be at the max level marker of the stick to be considered as engine oil is full???
You can check it when it’s either hot or cold, but I’ve found that to get the most accurate reading it’s best to wait until the engine is cold. Usually about 10-15 minutes should be long enough.
When its cold, when it is hot it isnt an accurate reading because the oil gets distributed throughout the whole engine, so it may look like its full when hot, but in reality, its because the oil is flowing
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???
Decently clean doesn't mean the oil is good to go. Remember oil oxidation occurs during those times. Honda oil change. Normal: Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 1 year. Severe: Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months.
What a joke, first start the engine and let it run until engine warm up. Then shut off the car and wait for two minutes. Now you can check. This vid is a joke
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Check it when it is cold. If your vehicle has been running, turn it off and wait about ten to fifteen minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. It is also important to park your car somewhere decently flat. Good luck!
I really don't think it matters in most engines. Never heard hot or cold mentioned in an owners manual or service info. For transmissions it def matters.
@@smallsimplestuff2791 You don't have to wait 10 or 15 minutes, when the tech do oil changes they ran the engine for 30 seconds and then check the oil level after 30 seconds. Also you can check the oil hot or cold makes no difference. One more thing, the oil dipstick in NOT always next to the filler cap. Are you a mechanic?
@@caddyrack I’m definitely not a mechanic haha this is just how I was taught to check my oil and it’s always worked for me. If a mechanic tells you something different, especially with specialized cars, then go with whatever the mechanic says for sure. Thanks for your input!
@@smallsimplestuff2791 Fair enough, I've been a mechanic since 1970 and taught automotive repair for 30 years, there is another genius by the 'handle' of Farhan that quotes that you can put oil in through the dipstick. The hole is so small that he'll spill 90% of it. There is so much wrong tips on youtube that I'll never post a tread due to many "engineers" posting their ideas. BTW, I can defend my statement......have a good day.
Usually off. Depending on the age of your car, you might need to turn off the car and let the engine cool down long enough so that the oil can flow back into the oil pan. This will allow you to get an accurate measurement. Usually about 10-15 minutes will do. With newer cars, you can probably check it while the car is running just fine. You can double check with an experienced mechanic or just turn off the car and wait a few minutes just to be on the safe side. Hope this helps!
I believe that yes, you can since the dipstick goes directly into the oil pan. Pour it in slowly so that it doesn’t spill. Using a small funnel might be helpful. This can take a lot longer but should still work just fine.
Do you know how small is the hole for the dipstick? You'll probably spill 90% of it. There is an appropriate cap to remove and fill the oil. But, if you THINK you can use the small hole...go right ahead. You're splitting hair with an axe..
i love how people make it their business to tell you what to do like if you were born yesterday...@smallhardstuff OF COURSE he's going to pour it slowly!!! wtf! @caddywrack mind your bloody business!!! YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHY HE'S ASKING THAT but you assume that he wants to put the oil in throught the small hole. what an azz. What if he just made a bet with someone that doesn't know that we CAN put oil in throught the dipstick hole?? huh?? huh?? didn't think about that one huh?? but you 'sloppyrack' were quick to think that he's 'Farham' a dumb fawk! right??!?!? lol
When you check, make sure your vehicle is on level ground.
@@mohammedali-rh7cq 😂😂😂😂عبيط
@@mohammedali-rh7cqyes
@@mohammedali-rh7cq😂
What about sea level?
Car must be on a level surface and turned off ✅
Let the car idle for 5 minutes before checking the oil. Turn off and wait another 5 minutes. Checking the oil first thing in the morning when the oil is completely cold can lead to incorrect readings.
Excellent tips! Thank you!
Too late bruh
@@Justthemf😂😂😂
More than enough oil is not your friend
Its fine
My boy, i heard 1/2 a quart above full is the max limit that is fine. BOOM 💥
@@johndoe3485 source(s); trust me bro
If you're above the top mark, you got too much oil!!! You're at risk of engine damage like a blown headgasket!!!
Only if you have a shit ton more oil over the full.
@@connor2705 For immediate damage, yes! But for damage that occurs over long period of time, no!
@@driversteve9345 but in a long period it will decrease that millimeter too much is acceptable, a centimeter or above is not acceptable coz no chance it will decrease
@@drewb.4069 I drive a full 5,000 miles and check my engine oil that has over 207,000 miles and it has not decreased by a millimeter, ever!
I change my oil early or when it starting to look dirty and then I change it. I don't fill above that top mark. I fill it about a millimeter away from that top mark. It's there for a reason!!
@@driversteve9345 wouldn’t the oil level lower over time? So I’d think abit over the full line is alright to me.
He wasn’t lying when he said “on your car.” Instead of in
Car cold or hot do you start for a second or what? Let’s get some more info
Whatever you do, do not use toilet paper on your dipstick that’s gonna get in your old incinerators gonna cause a problem after a while
Not really. I seen at the gas, they checked for us. And use toilet paper
Currently working as a wamart tech for a week and a half now, we turn the car off and wait 30seconds-1minute before checking oil.
Such simple and great video, thank you 😊
I'm trying to explain this to a friend. I'm looking for a good example. Unfortunately, many cars, like my Hyundai, have the dipstick nowhere near the top. They can be hard to find.
Dipsticks and oil plugs can be in different areas on different cars.
so has anyone noticed that when we pull the dipstick out, there is a jerk motion... i'm pretty sure that motion is forcefull enought to make the damn oil come up the dip stick, no?. i try really hard to remove that bloody dipstick without a forcefull movement upwards, it's almost impossible
the dip stick bottom end should always facing to ground...
when you check
Why
Oil flow toward gravity pull.
How often do you refill?
@@mrhcl6kerson1783 I check my oil about once a month, or right before a long road trip. I’ll refill it once it gets down to about half way. If you do your oil changes consistently, then that should be sufficient. If you have an older car, like mine, then it tends to go through oil quicker, so it’s good to check on a regular basis.
Hope this helps!
When I check it cold or hot?
Thanks
Cold
I avoid checking oil on a hot engine. Your safety is first and foremost
So what do you do if you have to much oil??😂
Drain some
Suck it out with a straw (yummy)
Don't tell america
There is nothing close to the oil cap in my car😠
Oh shoot! Yeah, every make of car is slightly different, so I’d consult your car manual or an online source to figure out where the dipstick is.
@@smallsimplestuff2791 😀😁😂🙊
First of all everybody car is not like yours.
Secondly, what is the purpose of this video.😠 ?
Are u nuts? Truck?
Thanks
Use a paper towel NOT toilet paper
@@refrigerator3391 very true! Great tip!
What if the oil is not dark yet? I cant really see the line it goes up to, kind of the whole stick is oily
Wait an hour or so for the oil to pool down to get an accurate reading. Turn the stick from side to side to see where the line is. If it still looks like the whole thing is oily, then you’re probably good!
The dipstick in my kia forte has an orange piece instead of it being all metal. Are the lines on the orange piece supposed to be still readable if the oil is dirty and needs to be changed?
As soon as possible, 9 months late btw
Even if the oil on the limit it is too much, use the company recommendation
Every time I see the oil level pass that MAX line, some oil must be remove.
When you check your oil on the dipstick hold the dipstick down so the oil doesnt run up the dipstick because if it does your reading is wrong
And if you Cant See anything on the dipstick because the oil is to clear you can lay the dipstick flat on a blue paper towel and than you can See the Spot on the paper
I thought this was gonna be a satire vid
Haha yeah, there is a legit need for some people though!
I have a thick black colored engine oil at the low end of the stick and thin brown oil at the max level of the stick.
Do you need to have the black thicker oil to be at the max level marker of the stick to be considered as engine oil is full???
What if there is no dipstick in your car?
Why did you buy it without one 💀
@@michaelKOTD The car doesn’t come with it
Buy a different car
@@bluehunnids887 Many luxury cars do not come with the dipsticks
NEXT DAY ON A FLAT SURFACE PERFECT LEVEL CHECK
do you check the engine oil when it is cold? or when its hot and how long do you wait after the engine has been running?
You can check it when it’s either hot or cold, but I’ve found that to get the most accurate reading it’s best to wait until the engine is cold. Usually about 10-15 minutes should be long enough.
When its cold, when it is hot it isnt an accurate reading because the oil gets distributed throughout the whole engine, so it may look like its full when hot, but in reality, its because the oil is flowing
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???
Yeah, just change it
I wouldn’t risk it
Decently clean doesn't mean the oil is good to go.
Remember oil oxidation occurs during those times.
Honda oil change.
Normal:
Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 1 year.
Severe:
Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months.
What a joke, first start the engine and let it run until engine warm up. Then shut off the car and wait for two minutes. Now you can check. This vid is a joke
Nope its best to have a cold engine, maybe read your manual or check chat gpt
Lol on the econboost when u pull the dopstic out get ready for bits of rubber to be on the end bits of the timing belt rubber lol
Very helpful tip
Ecoboost=ecoboom
Thank you!
This video is perfect to my wife
Very helpful thank you I nearly added more when it was already at max. Dont know what that would do but thanks for the save!
Thank you so much
Is it necessary to do this daily?
No. For newer cars maybe once a month, for older cars you'd check once a week
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I’m so glad it was useful for you! And that you were able to continue your trip safely!
Thank you! ❤️
This is so not applicable to all cars...
hi dadyy
Ayo
If you check on incline drive way with front of car facing up the incline. Would that show a false low or a false high?
Yes, should always be on flat ground
False high
Check oil when hot or cold.
Check it when it is cold. If your vehicle has been running, turn it off and wait about ten to fifteen minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
It is also important to park your car somewhere decently flat.
Good luck!
I really don't think it matters in most engines. Never heard hot or cold mentioned in an owners manual or service info. For transmissions it def matters.
@@smallsimplestuff2791 You don't have to wait 10 or 15 minutes, when the tech do oil changes they ran the engine for 30 seconds and then check the oil level after 30 seconds. Also you can check the oil hot or cold makes no difference. One more thing, the oil dipstick in NOT always next to the filler cap. Are you a mechanic?
@@caddyrack I’m definitely not a mechanic haha this is just how I was taught to check my oil and it’s always worked for me. If a mechanic tells you something different, especially with specialized cars, then go with whatever the mechanic says for sure. Thanks for your input!
@@smallsimplestuff2791 Fair enough, I've been a mechanic since 1970 and taught automotive repair for 30 years, there is another genius by the 'handle' of Farhan that quotes that you can put oil in through the dipstick. The hole is so small that he'll spill 90% of it. There is so much wrong tips on youtube that I'll never post a tread due to many "engineers" posting their ideas. BTW, I can defend my statement......have a good day.
“Close to where the oil cap is”
Isn’t that the coolant tank???
it’s the oil cap actually, that’s where mine is
Aren't there indicators in the dashboard? Do you have to do this?
Your vehicle won’t last if you change your oil only when the indicator comes on.
Yes. It’s not only checking the level, but also the color and consistency of the oil. It’s the blood of the car.
Is the car on or off?
Usually off. Depending on the age of your car, you might need to turn off the car and let the engine cool down long enough so that the oil can flow back into the oil pan. This will allow you to get an accurate measurement. Usually about 10-15 minutes will do. With newer cars, you can probably check it while the car is running just fine. You can double check with an experienced mechanic or just turn off the car and wait a few minutes just to be on the safe side. Hope this helps!
Sir, can we pour engine oil in dipstick placing hole from where we check engine oil level??
Sir plz answer
I believe that yes, you can since the dipstick goes directly into the oil pan. Pour it in slowly so that it doesn’t spill. Using a small funnel might be helpful. This can take a lot longer but should still work just fine.
Do you know how small is the hole for the dipstick? You'll probably spill 90% of it. There is an appropriate cap to remove and fill the oil. But, if you THINK you can use the small hole...go right ahead. You're splitting hair with an axe..
i love how people make it their business to tell you what to do like if you were born yesterday...@smallhardstuff OF COURSE he's going to pour it slowly!!! wtf! @caddywrack mind your bloody business!!! YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHY HE'S ASKING THAT but you assume that he wants to put the oil in throught the small hole. what an azz. What if he just made a bet with someone that doesn't know that we CAN put oil in throught the dipstick hole?? huh?? huh?? didn't think about that one huh?? but you 'sloppyrack' were quick to think that he's 'Farham' a dumb fawk! right??!?!? lol