Engine oil is an essential part of your vehicle. It keeps internal engine components critical to the combustion process lubricated and ready to perform at optimal capacity. But while most Richardson-area drivers recognize the importance of regular oil changes in ensuring your car always has access to fresh oil, comparatively few may realize that it’s also important to regularly check your car’s oil level to ensure that there’s enough oil circulating through your vehicle to keep things running smoothly.
For all your car oil needs, you can rely on the Town North Mazda service center. We’re here to help you learn how to check your car’s oil on your own. Of course, we can also do it for you when you schedule service online if that’s easier!
The first thing you’ll want to do when looking into how to check the oil level in your car is to determine if your particular Mazda model is equipped with a digital oil gauge. If so, it’s as simple as checking the oil level there! If not (if you’re driving an older vehicle), you will want to do the following:
Most dipsticks come with two marks — one high and one low — between which is an area that indicates your vehicle has the proper amount of oil. An oil level above the higher mark or below, the lower mark is an indication that your car does *not* have the proper amount of oil and is due for immediate service in McKinney.
Adding oil into your vehicle at home near Dallas? Be sure to buy the grade recommended in the owner’s manual, remove the oil filler cap, then add oil a little at a time until the dipstick indicates you’ve reached the proper level.
It’s generally accepted that you should get your vehicle’s oil changed at least twice a year if you’re an occasional driver, or every 5,000-10,000 miles if not. Many vehicles today can go 7,000 or even 7,500 miles between oil changes. That said, you’ll always want to defer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual for advice on how often to change your oil or other tips on how to check car oil. Have questions? Contact our service experts for service advice or reach out to our parts experts for advice on purchasing the right oil for your vehicle.
Resetting the oil change light should only be done if you’ve recently had an oil change and want to start your vehicle’s internal count for when it alerts you that it’s time for another oil change. In this case, here’s what to do (normally, if you take your vehicle in for service, we’ll take care of this for you!):
If you’ve followed the above procedure correctly, your oil change light should turn off and stay off, alleviating stress and ensuring that when it is, in fact, time for your next oil change near Garland, you’re alerted!
If you’re ready for a premier vehicle maintenance & repair experience in Richardson and you drive a Mazda vehicle, then you’re not going to want to miss out on the opportunity to service your vehicle with us here at Town North Mazda! Ready to take that next step and bring your car in for maintenance or repairs? Find out more about our hours or get directions to our dealership now!
