Properties
The Donut
Check
Change
Owner's Manual
100
The application of a substance to diminish friction between two surfaces is known as this.
Lubrication
100
SAE is an abbreviation for this organization.
Society of Automotive Engineers
100
This is the tool that is stored in your engine that's used to check your oil level.
Dipstick
100
Always make sure you are wearing these when changing your oil.
Safety Glasses Gloves
100
To find information on a particular part of the vehicle use this, typically located within the few pages of the manual.
Table of contents
200
Clean, brand new motor oil should be this color
Golden, honey, amber,
200
The SAE "grade" refers to this, a rating of its thickness. Example 5W-30.
Viscosity
200
You should always do this to your dipstick before getting your initial reading.
Wipe clean, reinsert then get reading
200
The oil will drain out of this part of the car, secured by a oil plug screw and washer.
Oil pan.
200
Under the Motor Oil Maintenance section, what two important values does the manual tell you.
Type of oil (SAE; conventional or synthetic, gas or diesel) Engine capacity (amount of oil it can hold)
300
The type of oil that is created by scientists in a lab.
Synthetic Oil
300
Please identify the viscosity grade on the provided oil container.
5W-30
300
You generally want your engine to be about this temperature when you are checking it. This gives a more accurate "running engine" reading.
Warm
300
You must also change this part of your car when changing your oil.
Oil filter.
300
You should generally CHECK your motor oil every 3-4 weeks. You should CHANGE it this often.
6 months 3 - 5,000 miles
400
Starting off in a powder form, these are mixed in with motor oils to accomplish a variety of things, such as reduce heat, emissions or mpg.
Additives
400
In the most current API Service Classification, SN, the S represents this and the N represents this.
S = Spark (gasoline engines) C = Combustion (diesel engines) N = Meets the most up-to-date service standards or = gives the oil a date based on API standards
400
When checking your oil, you should be looking for these 2 qualities. They will guide you and tell you what you need to do next.
Amount/level & color (clean or not)
400
You should refer to this to find out the type and amount of oil your car requires.
Owner's Manual
400
When you oil light illuminates on your dashboard, your car is literally telling you that this is happening.
Low oil pressure reading in pressure gauge.
500
The lubrication system has many important purposes. Name 2 of them.
Lubricate moving parts Reduce friction Seal Control temperature Clean & remove contaminants
500
The W in the SAE grade stands for this.
Winter, used in cold temperatures
500
You check you oil and find that it about 75-80% full and has a slight brownish hue to it. There are very few specs in it. What should your next action be, if any.
Top off a bit or nothing.
500
You should always do this after changing your oil and filter.
Run or drive your car for 10-15 min. Check level and check for leaks/drips.
500
It is good idea to keep these items in your trunk. It makes easy to check your oil regularly. (Name 2)
Rag Funnel Quart of oil Other?
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