The address, the brakes, the levels and filters, the suspension, the tires, the lights, the battery, the air conditioning, the windows and windshield wipers or the injection. There are many elements that we must check in the vehicle before leaving on a trip. Some of them are actions that can last longer, but others require your attention with greater urgency if we do not want to expose ourselves to more serious consequences for our vehicle. Like the oil change .
Yes. The bicycles are for the summer… and the visits to the workshop too. Oil is the blood of any engine, whether you have a diesel, gasoline or hybrid car. And it is essential to monitor its levels and carry out periodic reviewsso that a visit to the mechanic of about 100 euros does not become a serious problem that leads to irreparable damage or a disbursement of more than two thousand euros.
For any driver it is vital to know how to check the engine oil level, a check that specialists recommend doing periodically (every two weeks, or before long trips). Most manufacturers usually recommend changing the oil at least once a year, to ensure the smooth running of the engine. From RACE they advise changing the oil of a new car every year or every 15,000 kilometersor, if not, every two years or 30,000 km, whichever comes first. In the case of old cars (more than 15 years old) the oil change must be done before 10,000 kilometers or every year, whichever comes first.
Most manufacturers usually recommend changing the oil at least once a year, to ensure the smooth running of the engine.
The cost to change the oil can vary between 50 and 100 euros, depending on what type of oil we use, the number of liters that the car needs and where they do the change. It’s better to prevent than to cure.Poor maintenance can lead to very expensive engine breakages for the car owner, in addition to the pertinent headaches to get the vehicle replaced if we urgently need it to work or continue with our vacations.
Steps to follow to change the oil
If after reading all this you decide to change the oil, the first thing you should do is check if your car really needs it. How to do it
Measuring the level of oil you have at the moment. The difference between the minimum and maximum level of the dipstick is usually one liter of oil, although it depends on each car. Ideally, the level will be in the middle.
At the time of measurement make sure that the car is level on a flat surface and that the engine is cold. We open the hood and look for the oil dipstick in the engine. The first measurement can mislead us since with the movement of the car the oil level on the dipstick may not be the real one. That’s why we have to take it out and clean it. Now yes, we check the oil level. It has to be between the maximum and minimum indicator . If it is below, we must fill so that the engine is properly lubricated. If it is above the maximum, we will have to empty it since otherwise we could have a serious fault. And that’s the last thing we want for the good health of our vehicle…and our pocketbook.
