Car Maintenance! Altitude is everything!

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Oil checks

Check your engine oil daily. The best time to check the engine oil level is when the car is warm, on level ground and idle engine. Stop the engine and wait a few minutes for the oil to settle, remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Push the dipstick all the way in, wait a second, and then withdraw it and check the level.

The oil should be between the two marks and not above the top mark or below the lower mark. Remember to push the dipstick fully in when refitting.

If required, oil may be added through the oil filler cap opening (generally found on the top of the engine). To avoid overfilling, add about half-a-litre at a time and recheck the level on the dipstick. Remember to refit the filler cap.

Use only oil of the correct viscosity and service rating as recommended by your vehicle's manufacturer or a "reliable mechanic".(Auto specialist)

Manufacturers do not generally recommend the use of oil additives and anti-friction supplements.