If he car engine oil level falls below the minimum, we are risking the integrity of the mechanics: it is what bathes the pieces so that they do their work in perfect symphony, and it is also responsible for their cleaning. A well-lubricated engine always lasts longer.
There are engines that consume a lot of oil, which also depends on use, so the warning light may come on between maintenance: that means that we will have to fill it in, Although it is best to check the level periodically without waiting for it to jump. This can catch us without a funnel at hand, or we don’t even have this tool. We actually don’t need it: The engine itself already has the perfect element to not spill a single drop..
“It goes directly to the engine without the need for a funnel”
Jacob Ireland tells uswho is a home mechanic from New Jersey. In his Instagram account, ji.mobilemechanicsusually publishes videos with the jobs that he and his assistant do around the city, but he also gives advice. And one of the most useful is how to fill the engine oil without a funnel.
The oil dipstick is enough for us.: This component not only measures the amount of engine oil and tells us how much we should refill it. It also becomes a kind of “pourer” for the lubricant.
The procedure is shown in the video step by step. First we take out the motor rod. Then we remove the oil cap: we will identify it by the icon identical to the warning light that comes on in the car when the oil level is low. Once open, we will insert the rod into the filling opening until the end of the rod reaches the engine block. We will leave it supported there.
After doing so, we will take the oil bottle and we will drop the lubricant on the rod: the viscous liquid will go down through it as if it were a slide, preventing us from spilling even a drop. “It goes straight to the engine without the need for a funnel,” says Ireland. Marvelous.
A single note: this trick, better with a small bottle (1 liter)which we can hold with one hand, and thus hold the rod firmly with the other. With a bottle it will be more complicated because we normally need both hands to hold it. Unless we are accompanied: in that case one can hold the rod and another can pour the contents of the bottle.
On the left, the oil filler cap has already been removed; On the right is the dipstick (handle in yellow).
How do I fill the car oil? There are several things that must be taken into account when refilling the car’s oil or we will damage the mechanics and it can even be dangerous.
Always with the oil recommended for your car’s engine. The car manual indicates what type of oil is recommended by the manufacturer. It is detailed by the nomenclature: 15W40, 10W40, 5W30, etc. Using the wrong oil can wear out components, form sediment in the crankcase or clog the particulate filter, among others. If you make a mistake, your thing is to change it as soon as possible.
With the engine cold and the car on the flat. It is advisable to fill it before starting the car. Preventively, before starting a long trip, or from time to time, it is best to check the level with the dipstick (with the car parked on level ground for a correct measurement), before the oil warning light goes off. Filling it in full gear and with the engine warm can be dangerous. And furthermore, when the oil is at a high temperature, the reading is not entirely correct.
Never fill it above the maximum level. Exceeding the oil capacity of the engine block is also not advisable: the crankshaft could come into contact with the oil and churn it, which reduces the lubrication and cooling capacity (and the engine can overheat). It can also damage the catalyst. It is best to do it little by little, checking the level with the dipstick. If the warning light has gone off, it is normal that you need at least 1 liter.
In any case, the car manual is your friend: in the oil section they detail everything you need to know. How to check the level with the dipstick indicators, where the filler cap and the dipstick itself are located, the type of oil the engine uses, the procedure to fill it, etc.
Source: www.motorpasion.com
