Engine Oil: See How to Check and Properly Top Off to Avoid Problems with Your Car

Written by Carla Teles

Published on 20/03/2025 at 22:04

Verificar o óleo do motor regularmente ajuda a evitar problemas mecânicos e gastos altos com o carro. Basta estacionar numa superfície plana, conferir o nível com a vareta e completar, se necessário, com o óleo recomendado no manual.

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Quick Guide to Properly Care for Engine Oil and Increase Vehicle Durability and Efficiency, Saving Money on Maintenance

Engine oil plays a crucial role in your car’s performance and durability. According to experts from Castrol Brazil, maintaining the correct level of this fluid ensures proper lubrication, reducing friction and preventing premature wear of internal parts.

When the oil level is low, or the quality is compromised, the risk of serious damage increases significantly, leading to high repair costs, as warned by the NSC Total portal.

How to Check the Oil Correctly?

According to guidelines from Repsol, it is recommended that you check the engine oil at least once a month. See below for the step-by-step:

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Park the Car Properly
Before checking, park the car on a flat surface and wait at least 5 minutes with the engine off. This ensures an accurate measurement, according to NSC Total.

Locate the Oil Dipstick
Open the hood and find the oil dipstick, usually marked with a highlighted color (typically yellow or orange). Remove it and wipe it with a clean cloth.

Check the Oil Level
Reinsert the dipstick fully and remove it to check the level. The correct oil level should be between the minimum and maximum marks, as advised by Castrol Brazil. The color should be clear; dark oil indicates the need for a change.

How to Properly Top Off Engine Oil?

If you need to top off the engine oil, follow the instructions below suggested by the NSC Total portal:

Check the manual for the correct type of oil for your engine.
Remove the cap marked with the oil symbol and use a clean funnel.
Add oil slowly and in small amounts, frequently checking the level to avoid exceeding the recommended maximum.

Maintaining the correct level and performing regular oil changes prevents wear and ensures greater safety, savings, and peace of mind for you and your vehicle.

Engine Oil: See How to Check and Properly Top Off to Avoid Problems with Your Car

Quick Guide to Properly Care for Engine Oil and Increase Vehicle Durability and Efficiency, Saving Money on Maintenance

How to Check the Oil Correctly?

How to Properly Top Off Engine Oil?

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