Worried about low oil levels? Wondering if it's time for an oil change in Villa Rica at the Liberty Chevrolet service center? You can answer all these questions under the hood of your Chevy by inspecting your oil. Drivers from Douglasville to Draketown can follow these simple steps to check their car's oil and keep the engine humming on all cylinders.
Checking Your Oil 101
1. Staging Your Vehicle
To check motor oil levels, Villa Rica drivers need to have their vehicle parked on level ground. The engine should be off.
2. Lift the Hood & Find the Dipstick
When Carrolton drivers raise the hood, they should look for the dipstick, featuring a symbol of an oil can. The dipstick has a small colored handle and may even feature 'Check Oil' print. The objective of a dipstick is to measure the remaining oil level in your Chevy.
3. Pull the Dipstick Out
The next oil inspection step is for Draketown drivers to pull the dipstick out from its tube. With a rag or paper towel, you can wipe the oil off the end of the dipstick. There are two lines at the tip of the dipstick, indicating whether the Chevy's oil tank is full or needs motor oil added. The lower line indicates the Chevrolet requires an extra quart of oil.
As Villa Rica drivers reinsert the dipstick slowly, they can push it all the way down before removing it again. The tip of the dipstick should have oil on it. The vehicle has enough motor oil if the oil level resides between the two lines. If Newnan Chevy owners need to add a quart of GM-recommended oil, they should wait a few minutes before checking that the oil level is between the high and low markings.
4. Check the Oil Texture & Color
Clean motor oil for your engine should be brown, caramel, or shades of amber. Dark and dirty oil is a sign it's time for an oil change. When Douglasville drivers inspect their oil, they should make sure it's not thickening to a sludge-like substance.
Schedule Your Oil Change at Our Chevy Service Center in Villa Rica
Schedule service online for your next oil change in Villa Rica. Our Chevy service specials often include oil change discounts to help Carrollton and Newnan drivers save money on their next oil change.