When we circulate on a road, the car must be in optimal conditions. For this, it is essential that drivers make regular maintenance with periodic reviews that can Avoid future failures, failures and guarantee your safety and those of the rest of the drivers.
In inspections an precise study of the state of tires, brakes or distribution strapbut also from another of the most important elements of a vehicle: engine oil. Your main objective is Reduce friction between the most mobile car parts and avoid premature wear.
One of the graduates doubts about oil is whether you have to measure with the customer or cold engine. This question is resolved by a mechanic through her Tiktok account.
When you have to measure car engine oil
It has been in one of the videos that has shared the @cosasdaller account where this doubt has been solved that torments hundreds of drivers. “Motor oil always looks cold, a lifetime”begins by saying the mechanic.
This is mainly due to the fact that if we do it hot, the measure will be wrong. “As the heat dilates the materials, the oil will increase its volume, giving a measure higher than the real“says the expert. In addition, he says that” if we have to fill the engine with oil, once we throw it, the ideal is wait for approximately To be able to look at that level again. ”
Finally, he wanted to remember that the oil level should not be seen on public roads because “according to the Civil Guard, do this in Spain, It is a reason for sanction”
How do I have to change the oil
There are various ways to know if we need to change this fluid of the motor of our car. When we have already traveled 5,000 kilometers, we must Check the manufacturer’s book and oil status In case there has been excessive consumption.
Another revealing fact is If we listen to strange noises They arrive from the engine when the car starts. This may mean that Not good lubricated And the failure comes from the oil. In addition, if you see that the color of the liquid is very dark or has particlesit is better to change it. In spite of this, we must remember that many models have a light that warns when a replacement is necessary.
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