Business Traveller India – August 2019

(Ron) #1
get shit done

Beforeyoubegin,makesureyourcar
engineiscoldandonlevelground.
You’llneedtowaitalittlewhile
afterturningofftheignitionforthe
oiltocoolandsettle.Then,pop
thebonnetandlocatethedipstick,
whichwillusuallylooklikearound
plastichandlestickingouttheside
oftheengine.Pullitoutandwipe
anyoilfromitsendwitharagor
pieceofpaper.

Popthecleandipstickalltheway
backintotheengine,waitamoment,
thenpullitoutagain.Nowit’stimeto
checkyouroillevels.

Every dipstick has two indicators
along its length – they could be
teeny holes, the letters ‘L’ (low) and
‘H’ (high), or the words ‘MIN’ and
‘MAX’. If the oil line sits between
them, you’re looking good, and can
carry on driving! If it’s below the
bottom marker, however, you’ll need
to give your engine oil a top-up.

pop te hood


AN EASY-PEASY GUIDE TO CHECKING


YOUR CAR’S OIL AND WATER.


Wor d s Sophie Kalagas Illustrations Ashley Ronning

CHECKING YOUR OIL


Keeping on top of automotive maintenance can be a little overwhelming if you’re not
a natural car person, but learning how to check your engine oil and water (or more
accurately, coolant) could save you a bunch of money and strife in the long run.
The oil reduces friction in your engine, which keeps it running smoothly for longer;
coolant, on the other hand, prevents overheating (and a subsequent breakdown)
by absorbing engine heat. It’s a good idea to check both at least once a month.
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