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Every good car owner should check their car periodically to make sure it is running properly. Though there are lights on the dashboard to indicate any problems, it is much better to know a little bit about your car, and to keep an eye on the important fluids that are used to run the car. Everyone knows about putting enough gas in the car, but there are some simple steps that should be done about once a week. This is a very good thing to teach any teenager or other new car owner, especially one whose new car is over five years old.
First of all, make a habit of checking your fluids. The older the car the more frequent the checks should be, but at least make them once every two weeks. Having a regular schedule will help in this, for example, the first and fifteenth of every month. In this way, you will have to remember if you have just forgotten to make the check or if you have just done it. Today let's cover checking the oil.
The oil level is one of the most important fluids to check regularly. There is a long thin metal piece, call the dipstick, that slides into a compartment adjacent to the engine. Most dipsticks ended in a small circular, plastic coated ring that you can use to pull it out of its tube. Make sure you see the small hole the dipstick goes into so that you can replace it there to check the oil level. First, make sure the car is parked on a level surface and has been sitting for several hours before checking the oil. This is because the oil is used to lubricate the engine, and takes a while to settle down back into the bottom of the engine. Remove the dipstick, and wipe any existing oil off it using an old rag. Reinsert the dipstick back into its small hole, all the way down so the top of the dipstick is in its normal position. Pull it out once again and notice the light or dark brown liquid that coats the bottom part of the stick. You will notice that there will be markings on the dipstick, indicating low and full levels for the oil. Depending on your car they may have the words "full" and "add", or possibly just two notches or other notation. Generally the fluid should be somewhere near, or possibly slightly over, the full line on the dipstick (the one higher up on the stick). If not, oil should be added to the car. For most cars, the amount of oil between the bottom mark and the full mark is one quart of oil. So, for example, if you are oil comes half way between the bottom and top marks, then you should add approximately one half quart of oil. Add that much oil, wait for a few moments, and then measure it once again. If the oil level is significantly below the bottom mark, add as much as necessary to bring it up to the top mark, and then have a mechanic look at your car for oil leaks.
In order to add oil to the car, there should be a small round cap that can be unscrewed, which hopefully has the word "oil" on it. If it is not clearly marked, ask a knowledgeable person where to add the oil in, for it is crucial to get the right opening. Simply unscrew the cap, add the oil (using an oil funnel if you wish to be neat), and then make sure you replace the cap securely.
Other fluids to check weekly include coolant level, windshield washer fluid, power steering fluid (if applicable), and brake fluid. Also, make a periodic check of tire pressure. How to do these will be covered in other articles.
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Is Your Engine Oil Leaking? How to Tell
The many fluids which enable your car to run safely, smoothly and efficiently are not unlike the fluids that enable your body to do the same. If the fuel in your car is very much like the blood which runs in your body and allows you to live your life, then the oil could be considered to be the synovial fluid. If this sounds underwhelming, then remember that the synovial fluid is the substance that allows your knees, elbows and other joints to move as they do, preventing bone from rubbing against cartilage, and any other kind of contact that would make walking, running, crouching, stretching or just about any human activity unbearably painful in the first case and, latterly, completely impossible. Without engine oil, your car will end up entirely useless.
If, then, your car is leaking engine oil, this is a situation that requires immediate attention. The leak may not come to your attention immediately, but if it does it will normally be thanks to dark, oily footprints in and around your garage leading towards your house. As most fluids used in a car are oily in nature, the leak may not be engine oil, so it is worth testing it by picking up and dropping a few drips of the fluid onto a sheet of white paper. If it shows up red, you may have transmission fluid or power steering fluid. Windshield washer fluid is blue; while anti-freeze can be a range of different colors. If it shows up black or brown, the chances are that it is engine oil. It could be power steering or transmission fluid, as these turn black or brown quickly when in contact with oxygen. Check the reservoirs for these two fluids, and if they are running low, then they may be your culprit.
If they are at normal levels, then you have an engine oil leak. If the puddle is directly under where the engine on your car is to be found, it is definitely engine oil. Have a look at the engine under a bright light. If you are lucky, you will spot the leak immediately and be able to decide on a plan of action. If not, you will need to wash the engine with a good engine cleaner, following all instructions on the can, and look again.
The leak should be clearly identifiable after a short spell of driving. At this point, it is for you to decide whether you need the garage to step in and fix the faulty area of the engine or whether you can carry out the maintenance yourself. With the right parts and tools, you may be able to do it yourself, but do not do anything unless you are sure that a) you are replacing the right thing and b) you are doing it correctly. Unnecessary or poorly-performed engine maintenance can be dangerous to the engine and to your bank balance – and to your own safety, more importantly. When in doubt, ask a professional – it may cost a little more up front, but you can’t put a price on safety.
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what are the causes of oil leakage but over car engine oil level for Mitsubishi Lancer 93 Cyclone 1300 engine?
I had this problem of oil leakage but everytime I check the oil level, it is above the average point... Can anyone tell me where the problem is???
Park your vehicle and notice in relationship of where the oil drip on the ground is to what part of the auto is above it. It could be a transmission oil leak.
I recommend checking all fluid levels once every two weeks.
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