Are you a 9-year-old who loves their Toyota Corolla? Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of one of the most reliable cars on the road today. But, just like any other car, your Toyota Corolla needs regular maintenance to keep it running smoothly and safely. One of the most important maintenance tasks you should be sure to do regularly is to check the oil in your car. It’s easy – so don’t worry! We’ll walk you through the steps.
Table of Contents
Step 1: Know the Basics
Before you start, it’s important to know a few basics. Oil is essential to the health of your car’s engine. It helps keep all of the moving parts inside the engine lubricated and running smoothly. Over time, the oil in your car can become dirty or low, so you should check the oil level in your Corolla about once a month. The oil level should always be between the two marks on the dipstick.
Step 2: Prepare to Check the Oil
To check the oil, you will need a few supplies. First, make sure your car is parked on level ground and the engine is cool. You will also need a rag, a funnel (if you don’t have one, you can use a piece of paper rolled into a cone shape), and the oil dipstick. You can find the dipstick in your engine bay, usually near the front of the engine.
Step 3: Check the Oil Level
Once you have all of the supplies ready, open the hood and locate the dipstick. Pull the dipstick all the way out, wipe it off with the rag, and then reinsert it back into the engine. Pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level. It should be between the two marks on the dipstick. If the oil level is low, use the funnel to add more oil to the engine. If you don’t have a funnel, you can use a piece of paper rolled into a cone shape. Make sure not to overfill the engine – the oil level should never be above the high mark on the dipstick.
Step 4: Clean the Dipstick
Once you have checked the oil level, wipe the dipstick off with the rag and reinsert it into the engine. Don’t forget to close the hood before starting your car.
And That’s It!
Checking your oil is easy and important – and now you know how to do it! So don’t forget to check the oil in your Toyota Corolla every month. As the song goes, “Check the oil in your Corolla and it won’t let you down!”