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Generally, a car's oil should be checked/changed about every 4,000 miles.
However, if your vehicle has one of those "warning" symbols on your dashboard that lights up when the oil needs to be checked, it's best to give it a look-over.
Also be aware of any signs that signify your oil needs to be checked. If you see that it is leaking from underneath your vehicle, there could be a problem, so have it diagnosed as soon as you can.
Hope this helps!
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When you check oil in car is that transmission oil?
You can check the motor oil or the transmission fluid.
Ran car low on oil is their a reset?
no no no put oil in and hope the motor is ok. check the oil every time you fill up
What is the proper way to check the transmission oil level in a subaru outback automatic?
Transmission hot, car on a level spot, selector in park.
Do you check the oil with the car on or off?
if you want a proper and accurate reading you need to check the oil with the end off and cold. the best time to check is in the morning before you go anywhere that way it has sat overnight and cooled off and settled back into the pan. if it's hot (recently run) not all the oil will be in the pan which can cause you to get a low reading when really it's at an ok level :-)
What should you do when the check oil light comes on your 2001 Chevrolet Malibu?
Dude, I would check the oil level on your car If it is proper within the specifications on the dipstick I will suggest that you check your oil pump or take your car to get it service by a professional because your crankshaft bearings can be bad and it is loosing pressure or your camshaft sensor can be bad -or get the oil changed, of you have a valve cover leak you can lose oil that way which will lower your oil level and cause the light to come on.
What should be done to a car to make it stop burning engine oil?
Check the PCV valve and system for proper operation. Do a wet and dry compression check to determine if you have bad rings.
Does engine have to be running when you add oil to your car?
no you check your oil with car off easier when car is cooled off
When should you check to see if fuel lines are in good condition?
Any time that you are under your car, like oil change time.
You drive without oil engine knocks what should you do?
Work lots of over time to pay for a engine overhaul or junk the car and buy another car then check the oil once in a while.
Is it right time to check engine oil level when car engine is just stop?
No, check it after the engine has not been running for at least 15 minutes.
What if your mechanic inadvertently put conventional oil in your car that requires synthetic?
Have it changed to the proper oil.
Do you check your oil when the car is hot?
Check the oil after the engine has not been run for at least 30 minutes.
