How to determine the amount of oil in an engine

Every car owner should take care of his vehicle. And it doesn't matter at all whether it's a new car or an old one. Proper care will prolong the life of the unit. In addition to cleaning the interior, you should regularly check the amount of oil in the engine.

How much is required

To determine it is worth paying attention to the country where the car was produced. This data can tell a lot about the vehicle.

For example, for domestic cars, in order to lubricate all parts with high quality, 4 liters of oil will be required. For foreign cars, a different amount of fluid is required. At the same time, the average working volume of the engine is from 1.8 to 2.4 liters. If the motor of the vehicle is more powerful, then more lubrication will be required.

How to independently determine the amount of oil in the engine

If the vehicle is of domestic production, then to determine the volume of oil, it is required:

• Pour 3.5 liters of the substance into the car.
• Determine the liquid level with a dipstick. If there is not enough oil, then you can add another 200-250 grams.
• Using the dipstick, check the lubricant level again.

How to check in a foreign car

The volume of oil in the engine of a foreign car is determined in the same way as for a domestic vehicle. For this, a probe is used. In this case, there are maximum and minimum marks. Do not forget that for each car, depending on the manufacturer, a certain minimum filling is required.

Typically, engines with a volume of 1.8-2.4 liters require about 4.3 liters of oil. In this case, it is not necessary to buy a large amount of lubricant at once. 4 liters will be enough. Please note that the used oil is not completely drained. It remains both on the motor housing and on its parts.

Another way

How do you know how much oil is in the engine? Of course, you can measure it with a dipstick, or you can determine it by the size of the cylinders. Readings can be measured not only in liters, but also in cubic centimeters. Engine displacement is the sum of the displacement of the cylinders. These readings indicate not only the power of the engine, but also the fuel consumption.

It should be noted that the working volume of the cylinders is indicated in the technical passport of the vehicle. You can also find out the necessary numbers by examining the cylinder blocks. They can be viewed from the pit. They are indicated behind by large symbols. However, if the car is used, bought from hands, then the actual figures may not correspond to those indicated. This is especially true if the vehicle has been in an accident.

In addition to the numbers on the cylinder blocks, you can determine the volume of oil in the engine using the vin code, which can be seen on the driver's side door at the very bottom. You can decipher its meaning using a special table. This is the most reliable way.