Checking your Car Engine

The engine is what makes your car run. That is to sayfollow different procedures, so it is better to consult
it is the most essential part of your vehicle. Checkingthe owner's manual.
your car engine helps a lot in maintaining an excellentPull the transmission dipstick. Using a clean rag, wipe it
performing engine.off. Then, insert it back in its place.
To check this very significant auto part, stop first thePull it again and go check fluid level. It should be within
engine. Let the engine oil be poured down to the oilCOLD marks if the engine is cold. If the car is warmed
pan. Then, pull the engine oil dipstick. Checking yourup, the level should be at the "HOT" mark. There is
owner's manual will guide you in looking for the enginenothing to worry about if it is a bit lower.
oil dipstick. Using a clean rag, any cloth or tissue, wipe itFluid condition must also be checked. It should be clean
off and then. Insert it again down into its right place.and transparent and has no burnt smell.
Pull the oil dipstick again. Try to check the oil level. ItIn topping up transmission fluid, it is essential to use only
should be at the part of the cylinder where there is thethe specified one. You can always consult your
"FULL" mark. However, it is still ok if it is quite lower.owner's manual or ask an auto shop to assist you in
Proceed now with the checking of the oil condition. If itdoing this. You need to be very careful in topping up
is not black anymore, it means you need to change it. Ittransmission fluid because incorrect transmission fluid
is still ok if it is slightly black. Any other oil color wouldcan destroy the engine.
definitely mean an engine problem.Augment a small amount of the fluid through the
In topping up oil engine, augment the same type anddipstick pipe. For a few minutes, let the fluid to flow
brand as you already have. This will preventdown. Then, recheck the fluid level. Make sure it does
inconveniences in your engine.not overfill.
Again, check the oil level. Just make sure not to overfillIn your Acura car, Acura engine parts are the most
it. Then, return the dipstick and close the oil filler cap.essential auto part. Always check the engine to
In checking automatic transmission fluid, different carsprevent break downs.