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Checking oil levels
You could seriously damage your car engine if it
doesn't have the correct amount of oil, perhaps so badly that you could
end up requiring a new one. Check the oil level about once every  couple
of weeks and make sure that you only do so when the car is on a level
surface and the engine has cooled down.
- Wipe the dipstick so it’s clean
- Insert the dipstick fully into the oil sump and pull it out again
- Check that the oil mark is between the upper and lower limits shown
on the dipstick.
- If your oil does need topping up, please make certain that you are
using the correct oil for your engine – your owner’s manual
should tell you this.
- Unscrew the oil filler cap, put carefully to the side and pour in
a small amount of the new oil.
- Recheck the level with the dipstick.
- Repeat until the level is around half way between the minimum and
maximum marks.
Best Friends Club Tip:
Your oil should be completely changed every time you
have your car serviced. This is usually once a year or every 10,000 miles
but please check your car owner's manual for further details
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