Close How to Check the Oil in Your Hyundai
If you’ve never tried to check the oil in your Hyundai due to the common misconception that it’s difficult, then this quick guide will help you do it yourself without any trouble. Simply follow the steps outlined below, and contact the team here at Sheehy Hyundai of Waldorf for more guidance if you require further assistance.
Getting Started
First, ensure that you have a disposable rag or cloth that can be used to clean off some oil before you get started. You can also invest in a pair of disposable gloves if you’d like to ensure your hands don’t get dirty at any point in the process. Along with that, some safety measures that you should take before you begin are parking your vehicle on a flat surface and waiting some time for it to rest if you recently drove it. You want all the components beneath the hood to cool down before you start working, as they can grow quite hot for a little while after powering off the vehicle.
How to Check the Oil
Once you’ve lifted the hood of the car and fastened it in place, your first task is going to involve locating the dipstick, which is what’s used to measure the current oil level for the vehicle. More often than not, you’ll see the top of it in the form of a red or yellow handle, and all you need to do is remove it slowly and wipe its metal portion off with your cloth to start. You’ll then reinsert it to the same position in which you found it before removing it once more. This time, rather than wiping it clean, take a look at the two markings on the bottom side of the stick nearest to the tip. Visible oil that’s closer to the top marker means that it's in good standing, whereas if it's only just above th elower marker, then that means you should plan to have an oil change done in the near future at our Service Department.
Going Forward
Regardless of whether you drive a Hyundai TUCSON, PALISADE, KONA, or another model from the popular brand, your gasoline-powered car is always going to need an oil change at some point. That’s why it’s best to consult the Owner’s Manual for your specific vehicle to see what the manufacturer recommended service timelines are. With that information to go off of, you can have oil changes done at appropriate times and greatly enhance your chances of avoiding engine trouble that arises as a direct result of insufficient oil levels. Do you still have questions about oil changes and how you can check your own car’s oil? Get them answered promptly when you contact a technician via our online form!
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