Now that you have checked your oil and determined that the engine is a quart low, you now have to figure out what weight oil you need to add. The best way is to check the owners manual for the weight of oil recommended for your engine. If you do not have an owners manual, then contact the vehicle dealership, one of the major auto part stores, or a local oil change facility and ask them the correct weight of oil needed.
The other thing you have to determine is what type of oil that is currently being used in the engine. There are three types of oil; conventional, blended, and full synthetic. Conventional oil is a petroleum based oil, refined from crude oil. A full synthetic oil is an oil that is developed in a laboratory. Blended oil is conventional and synthetic oil blended together. You need to add the same type of oil that is currently being used. The use of a different type may cause the engine to leak oil or start "burning" or using oil.
Once the weight and type has been determined, locate the oil filler cap. This cap could be located on either side of the engine or could possibly be found on a tube in the front part of the engine. The cap may say "OIL" or have a picture of what looks like a genie pot with a drop coming out of it.
Remove the cap and insert the funnel.
When pouring the oil into the engine, it is easier to pour if the jug or bottle is laying flat.
Once the oil has been added, wait a minute or two and re-check the oil level with the dipstick to verify the oil level is at the full mark. If it is, then remove the funnel by placing a paper towel across the bottom of the funnel to prevent any oil from dripping on the engine.
Replace the oil filler cap.
The final preventative maintenance step is checking and adding coolant. I will cover this step in part 3 of this series.
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