In order for the performance of the car engine to remain prime, regular attention to the vehicle is mandatory. No exception checking the volume of oil in the vehicle. This activity can be done independently by the vehicle owner.
“Has the volume started to decrease or the quality has decreased. This is especially important before the car is used for long-distance driving that requires hours of use of the engine.” said Samsudin, Aftersales Support PT Astra International - Peugeot.
Checking engine oil is quite easy. As in the Peugeot 3008 SUV or 5008 SUV engine, there is already a deep stick aka check rod which is usually installed on the side of the engine. Through this indicator bar, vehicle owners can get an idea of the condition of the quality and volume of engine oil and can see problems that may exist.
The procedure for checking general vehicle oil is carried out when the condition of the vehicle engine is cold or has not been used. However, there are also oil manufacturers who recommend checking the oil after heating the car. The reason is, when some of the oil is still on top after lubricating the engine components after the car is warmed up, the crankcase is usually already reduced and it is the volume in the tub that is measured.
This step must be understood by the owner in carrying out the proper procedure. So that the checking process is really accurate and does not make the machine work so heavy.
One way is to read the car care instructions. Because some oil manufacturers recommend changing the car oil before using the car or when the oil is still cold.
When checking make sure the car is parked on a flat surface. This is to get an accurate reading, while ensuring that oil does not collect on either side of the oil tank.
Open the hood and find the dipstick or deep stick next to the engine area. In most cars, at the top of the dipstick there is a red, orange or yellow hook. They are circular or square in shape sticking out of the machine and leaning to one side. Usually inserted into a dipstick guide with a width the size of a pencil.
Now just pull and can check the condition of the oil. Do not forget to prepare a tissue or cloth that is not used, the point is to wipe the oil and check the consistency and volume.
