If you overfill your engine with oil, don’t start the engine. Too much oil in the engine can cause damage. The best way to remove the excess oil is to use a turkey baster or similar suction device to remove it from the dipstick tube. Once you’ve removed as much as possible, wipe off the…
To read oil weight, first identify the oil’s grade on the American Petroleum Institute (API) scale. The lower the number, the heavier the oil. For example, Grade 30 oil is much heavier than Grade 10 oil. Next, find the viscosity index (VI) of the oil. This will be a number between 0 and 100. The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…