Author: Michael John
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How to Replace Oil Dipstick Tube
Assuming you are referring to a car: 1. Park the car on a level surface and turn off the engine. Let the oil settle for a few minutes so you can get an accurate reading. 2. Find the dipstick near the front of the engine bay, and unscrew the cap/dipstick assembly. Some dipsticks have a…
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How to Change Oil Honda Civic 2016
The process for changing the oil in a Honda Civic 2016 is as follows: 1. Park the car on level ground and turn off the engine. 2. Place a drain pan underneath the drain plug located on the bottom of the oil pan. 3. Use an appropriate size wrench to remove the drain plug and…
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How to Reset Honda Civic Oil
Assuming you would like tips on resetting the oil life monitor on a Honda Civic: 1. Turn the ignition to the “On” position without starting the engine 2. Press and hold the button for the odometer/trip meter for about five seconds How Do You Reset the Oil Life on a 2016 Honda Civic? In order…
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How to Read an Oil Pressure Gauge
There are a few things to keep in mind when reading an oil pressure gauge. First, make sure the engine is warmed up before checking the pressure. The oil will be thinner when cold and the pressure will be lower. Also, keep in mind that the oil pressure will fluctuate with engine speed. A good…
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How to Fix Low Oil Pressure at Idle
If your car has low oil pressure at idle, there are a few things you can do to fix the problem. One is to check the oil level and make sure it is full. If it is low, add more oil until it reaches the full mark on the dipstick. Another thing you can do…
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How to Change Oil Honda Civic
Assuming you would like tips on how to change the oil in a Honda Civic: 1. Park your car on a level surface and turn off the engine. 2. Locate the oil drain plug underneath your car near the oil pan. 3. Place an oil catch basin beneath the drain plug to catch the used…
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How to Check If Oil Change was Done
If you’re unsure whether or not your oil change was done, there are a few things you can do to check. First, look for a sticker on the inside of your car’s door that indicates when the last oil change occurred. If you don’t see a sticker, check your car’s manual to find out how…
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How to Reset Oil Light on 2008 Lexus Es 350
Assuming you would like tips on resetting the oil light: 1. Park the 2008 Lexus ES 350 on level ground and turn off the engine. Insert the key into the ignition, but do not start the car. 2. Press and hold down the “trip meter reset knob” for about five seconds until you see “oil…
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How to Unstick Oil Pressure Relief Valve
If your oil pressure relief valve is stuck, there are a few things you can do to try and unstick it. First, try using a hammer to lightly tap on the valve. If that doesn’t work, you can try using a wire brush to clean any build-up off of the valve. If neither of those…
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How to Check If Oil Pressure Sensor is Bad
To check if your oil pressure sensor is bad, you’ll need a few things: a multimeter, an oil pressure gauge, and a friend. With the engine off, disconnect the sensor’s electrical connector. Using the multimeter, check for continuity between the sensor’s two terminals. If there is continuity, the sensor is good. If not, the sensor…