How to Check the Oil in Your Acura near Hamilton, NJ

Taking care of your Acura means knowing when to get routine maintenance. While it’s important to check the timelines in your Owner’s Manual, you should also know how to inspect your vehicle’s oil. Contact us at Precision Acura of Princeton with any questions along the way!

How to Prepare

While checking your car’s engine oil is an easy process, it requires a bit of forethought. For instance, the oil is going to be extremely hot immediately after you get home from a trip to John A. Roebling Memorial Park. To avoid any burns, we recommend that you wait a couple of hours prior to popping open the hood. When you park your car, truck, or SUV, be sure to station it on a flat surface so as to avoid any misleading readings due to the fluid pooling on one side of the vehicle. Also, having a rag or paper towel on hand will make it easier to see the quality of the liquid and avoid getting dirty along the way. 

Checking

Now that your Acura MDX, RDX, or Integra is ready, check its oil by opening the hood up. Start by locating the dipstick, which is inserted near the engine area and is indicated by a brightly colored ring or knob. Pull it out with gentle force and wipe off any excess oil that is clinging to it using the rag that you procured. Next, examine the fluid for any dark coloration or particles floating within. These can indicate poor quality. After that, reinsert the dipstick into the oil pan and pull it back out. Look for the indicated fill line and see where your oil supply measures up. If it’s low, consider scheduling a visit to our Service Department before your next trip down Highway 206.

What’s Next?

Was your car’s oil in good condition and at a high enough level? Then take note of the quality of the oil and how much was left for the next time you check its reservoir. This allows you to know how quickly your car uses its lubricant! If your vehicle is on the older side, the oil may not be quite as pristine as with a newer model, but it should never have metal shavings in it. In the event that the oil in your car was murky or low, it’s time to visit our nearby location. We can inspect the whole system on your behalf so that no stone is left unturned. We’ll install a new batch of quality oil whether you want a conventional or synthetic variety. Ask our team members about which to choose for your Hamilton outings!