Under the hood of your car is your engine. The engine is made mostly from metal parts, both inside and out and the engine requires certain other components in order to function correctly. The interior of your car’s engine contains working and moving parts that need lubrication in order to function properly. Think about it; the sound of metal grinding on metal produces tiny little filings and particles that can wear the material down. The purpose of oil is to coat the inside of each separate working and moving part to make the movement smooth and quiet as well as safe. This also stops the engine corroding and the oil also serves to distribute any tiny particles into the oil filter and keep the engine free of microscopic debris.
Lubrication and Functionality
The oil level in your car should be checked regularly and you do this using the dipstick that comes out from the side of your engine. Different models of car will have the dipstick in different places, but you can easily locate it by the yellow loop handle that comes from the top of the stick. It might also be marked with the words ‘engine oil’ written on it too. Pull the dipstick out and wipe it clean and then dip it back in to see how much oil is in your engine. One thing to remember is that it is always best to take a reading before you start your engine in the mornings and never do it with the engine running. On the dipstick you will notice two marks, saying ‘max’ and ‘min’. The oil level in your car should never go over the mark saying ‘max’ because this is the maximum amount of your oil car engine needs. The ‘min’ mark indicates that this is the lowest amount of oil your engine can function on, but it also tells you it’s time to top up. If your dipstick comes out dry you should fill the engine with the right amount of oil before you even start the car.
Because there are different grades of oil, indicating different viscosities and thickness, you should get some advice from a professional such as Certified Auto Repair who offer oil change services in Fargo ND and let them give you an oil change or top-up. When your engine oil needs changing you will notice that the oil has become thick and dark and looks old. This can clog the oil filter and when you see the dark thick oil it’s a good indicator that both need changing before it starts to clog your engine too. The mechanic will drain the oil from your engine, via the sump valve and then refill the engine with clean, new oil and a new filter.
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