How to Check Engine Oil

Check engine oil regularly, especially if you notice that the oil level drops between the oil changes. Engine oil cools down and lubricates the engine. Driving with very low oil level can cause engine problems.

Park your vehicle on a level ground. Set the parking brake. Make sure the transmission is in "Park". Stop the engine. Wait for a minute or two to let engine oil drain into the oil pan. Pull the engine oil dipstick. If you don't know where it’s located, check your owner's manual, usually it has a bright handle saying "Engine Oil".

Wipe the dipstick off. Insert it back fully. Pull it out again and check the oil level.

The oil level should be between the "Low" and "Full" marks. In this photo the level is OK and oil looks clean.

Check the oil condition: If it's way too black, as in the left photo, it's definitely time to change it. If it's brown, but still clean and transparent, as in the right photo, it's OK. If engine oil is of the "coffee with milk" color it means that engine coolant mixes with oil. This is a sign of some internal engine problem, such as, for example, a leakinghead gasket - have your car checked out.
If oil looks clean, but the level is low, you can just top it up.

To top off engine oil use a recommended type of oil; for example, if your owner's manual or the oil filler cap indicates SAE 5W-20, use SAE 5W-20 oil. If your engine needs synthetic oil, use only synthetic oil. You can find the recommended oil type for your car in your owner's manual.

How to top off engine oil:
Add a little amount of oil into the oil filler neck. Wait for a minute to let oil to flow into the oil pan. Check the oil level again with the dipstick. If it's still low, add some more. But don't overfill it. Don't forget to install the dipstick back and close the oil filler cap when you finished.

Tips courtesy of: http://www.samarins.com/maintenance/simple.html

Used Car of the Week: 2007 Audi A6 3.2 Quattro AWD Sedan

     

This week's Used Car of the Week is a 2007 Audi A6 3.2 Quattro AWD Sedan. This vehicle comes equipped with Glass Sunroof w/Power Tilt & Slide w/Preselect, Leather Seating Surfaces, 10 Speakers, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, ABS brakes, Alloy wheels, AM/FM Stereo w/6 CD Changer, Automatic temperature control, Brake assist, Delay-off headlights, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Front Bucket Seats, Front dual zone A/C, Front fog lights, Fully automatic headlights, Heated door mirrors, Leather Shift Knob, Leather steering wheel, MP3 decoder, Occupant sensing airbag, Overhead airbag, Power door mirrors, Power driver seat, Power passenger seat, Power windows, Radio data system, Rain sensing wipers, Remote CD player, Remote keyless entry, Security system, Speed control, Speed-sensing steering, Split folding rear seat, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Telescoping steering wheel and more!

Our used inventory goes through a rigorous inspection process by one of our Certified Technicians. We do all we can to be sure that every used vehicle that leaves this lot is in the best mechanical shape possible. There is no cutting corner to save money, we want every one of our vehicles to be the best they can be. This means you don't have to worry.

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Used Car of the Week: 2011 Toyota Camry

 

     

This vehicle comes equipped with 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 8 Speakers, ABS brakes, Alloy wheels, Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror, Automatic temperature control, Brake assist, Delay-off headlights, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Front Bucket Seats, Front dual zone A/C, Front fog lights, Fully automatic headlights, Heated door mirrors, Knee airbag, Leather steering wheel, Occupant sensing airbag, Overhead airbag, Power door mirrors, Power driver seat, Power passenger seat, Power windows, Radio data system, Radio: JBL AM/FM 6-Disc CD Player w/MP3/WMA, Rear Window Blind, Remote keyless entry, Security system, Speed control, Speed-sensing steering, Split folding rear seat, Steering wheel mounted A/C controls, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Telescoping steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel, Traction control, Variably intermittent wipers and more!

Our used inventory goes through a rigorous inspection process by one of our Certified Technicians. We do all we can to be sure that every used vehicle that leaves this lot is in the best mechanical shape possible. There is no cutting corner to save money, we want every one of our vehicles to be the best they can be. This means you don't have to worry.

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Used Car of the Week: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Coupe

 

        

The used car of the week is this 2008  Chevrolet Cobalt LT Coupe. It comes equipped with 4 Speakers, Air conditioning, AM/FM Stereo w/CD/MP3 Playback/XM Satellite, Delay-off headlights, Dual front impact airbags, Electronic Cruise Control w/Set & Resume Speed, Front Bucket Seats, Fully automatic headlights, Occupant sensing airbag, Overhead airbag, Power door mirrors, Power windows, Radio data system, Remote keyless entry, Security system, Speed-sensing steering, Speed-Sensitive Wipers, Split folding rear seat, Sport Cloth Seat Trim, Tilt steering wheel, Variably intermittent wipers and more!

Our used inventory goes through a rigorous inspection process by one of our Certified Technicians. We do all we can to be sure that every used vehicle that leaves this lot is in the best mechanical shape possible. There is no cutting corner to save money, we want every one of our vehicles to be the best they can be. This means you don't have to worry.

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Check out our entire collection of fine used automobiles at www.laureltoyotapa.com
Please contact:  Scott Long at (814) 659-1908 or by email at: lauford@aol.com