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Checking Your Nissan’s Oil 101 | Albany, NY

The heart of your vehicle is the engine and as a responsible car owner, you have to make sure your vehicle’s engine stays in tip-top shape...especially during the winter months. One of the easiest ways to keep your engine running smoothly is to make sure that your engine’s oil is clean. You should be checking your engines’ oil at least once a month, and if your oil needs to be changed often you could find yourself dishing out tons of money to the professionals. Want to save some money and check it yourself? Check out my how-to below and save your money for something nice! However, if you’re in need of assistance changing your oil, we invite you to check out our monthly service specials to help you save big on the service you need most! Just save your coupon and schedule your appointment online, then leave the rest to us!    Checking Oil: How To 
  • Open the hood. Prop it so it stays open.
  • Locate the oil dipstick next to the engine. It should have a yellow handle and/or be labeled.
  • Pull out the dipstick and wipe it on a clean cloth or paper towel.
  • Dip the stick all the way back in.
  • Pull it out again and look at the oil level. If it’s in the middle of the hatched/indicated area, you’re good. More is better, less is okay, but if you’re lower than the recommended amount you’ll need to get your oil topped up and have your system checked for leaks.
  • Look at the oil quality and color. If there are a lot of particles or if the oil looks sludgy, you need to get it changed as soon as possible.
  • Put the dipstick back in.
  • Close your hood.
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