If you’re like most drivers, you check your car’s oil level at the beginning and end of every month. But what if there was a better way to check your car’s oil? One solution is to use an oil level monitor, like the one featured in this article.
What is a Check Engine Light?
A Check Engine Light (CEL) is a warning light that indicates that there may be an issue with your car’s engine. If you see a CEL, you should take your car to a mechanic to get it checked out. The most common reason for a CEL is an oil leak, but other issues can also cause a CEL.
What Does a Check Engine Light Mean?
An easy way to tell if your car needs oil is to check the engine light. If the light comes on, it means that there is an issue with the engine. The most common issues with engines are due to missed or low oil levels, so it’s important to check this regularly.
When Should You Fix Your Car?
If your car has been sitting for a while, it may need oil. Check your car’s owner’s manual to see when you should service your car. If you’re not sure, call your local mechanic.
What to do if Your Car Starts Shaking
If you’re noticing your car shaking more than usual, it might be time to take it in for an oil change. Here’s what you should do if your car starts shaking:
1. Drive to a nearby gas station or convenience store and fill up your tank with gasoline. This will help keep the engine running.
2. Park your car in a safe place, like on the side of the road.
3. Shut off the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
4. Open the hood of your car and locate the oil dipstick. If it’s not already there, unscrew the dipstick cap and insert it into the hole in the oil pan. Carefully pull up on the dipstick until it comes free from the pan. Be careful not to let any oil spill onto the engine!
5. Write down how many miles you’ve driven since your last oil change and compare that number to how many miles your car is estimated to have on its engine (usually, cars are rated for 10,000 miles). If you’ve driven more than your car is supposed to have been driven, add 1/4 of a quart of oil to each quart of gasoline in your tank.
6. Replace the oil dipstick, replace the dipstick cap and replace the key in the ignition. Start your car and drive it for a short distance to check for leaks. If you don’t see any leaks, you can continue on to step 7.
7. If you see any leaks, stop your car immediately and get out. Turn off the engine, remove the key from the ignition and open the hood. Check to see if there is any oil on the engine or inside the car. If there is, clean it up with a rag or a bucket of cool water. Replace any parts that are damaged and reattach the key in the ignition. Drive your car back to where you parked it and wait until it’s fully cooled down before driving it again.
How to Fix a Shaking Car
If your car is shaking, there may be something wrong with the engine. And if it’s just a matter of a loose oil filter, you can fix it yourself in about an hour. But if the engine is broken, you’ll need to take it to a mechanic.
Conclusion
It’s important to know the symptoms of a blown engine oil seal so that you can take action in a timely manner. If your car shake and makes a loud noise when you apply pressure to the brake pedal, it likely needs an oil change. However, if the car only shudders slightly when applying pressure to the brake pedal, there is less risk of an imminent failure and you may be able to wait until the next scheduled service.