Checking Your Car Engine

The engine is what makes your car run. That is to say it is the most essential part of your vehicle. Checking your car engine helps a lot in maintaining an excellent performing engine.

To check this very significant auto part, stop first the engine. Let the engine oil be poured down to the oil pan. Then, pull the engine oil dipstick. Checking your owner’s manual will guide you in looking for the engine oil dipstick. Using a clean rag, any cloth or tissue, wipe it off and then. Insert it again down into its right place.

Pull the oil dipstick again. Try to check the oil level. It should be at the part of the cylinder where there is the "FULL" mark. However, it is still ok if it is quite lower. Proceed now with the checking of the oil condition. If it is not black anymore, it means you need to change it. It is still ok if it is slightly black. Any other oil color would definitely mean an engine problem.

In topping up oil engine, augment the same type and brand as you already have. This will prevent inconveniences in your engine.

Again, check the oil level. Just make sure not to overfill it. Then, return the dipstick and close the oil filler cap.

In checking automatic transmission fluid, different cars follow different procedures, so it is better to consult the owner’s manual.

Pull the transmission dipstick. Using a clean rag, wipe it off. Then, insert it back in its place.

Pull it again and go check fluid level. It should be within COLD marks if the engine is cold. If the car is warmed up, the level should be at the "HOT" mark. There is nothing to worry about if it is a bit lower.

Fluid condition must also be checked. It should be clean and transparent and has no burnt smell.

In topping up transmission fluid, it is essential to use only the specified one. You can always consult your owner’s manual or ask an auto shop to assist you in doing this. You need to be very careful in topping up transmission fluid because incorrect transmission fluid can destroy the engine.

Augment a small amount of the fluid through the dipstick pipe. For a few minutes, let the fluid to flow down. Then, recheck the fluid level. Make sure it does not overfill.

In your Acura car, Acura engine parts are the most essential auto part. Always check the engine to prevent break downs.