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(Posted on Sep 20, 2018 at 06:47AM by Patrick Wensink)

Hi Patrick,

Itâ€™s embarrassing to admit this, but I have been driving for almost 10 years and have no idea how to check the oil on my Nissan Altima. Itâ€™s something I have wanted to do forever, but keep putting off. How do you do this?

-Clint

Hi Clint,

No need to be ashamed. You would be surprised by how many other folks have this same question. Most are too shy to bring it up, so maybe this will help them, too!

First, make sure the engine is cold. This means that you shouldnâ€™t even think about taking a peek until it has been sitting for an hour or two. A warm motor can burn skin or give a false reading.

Next, pop the hood and locate the dipstick. This should be a little hook or circle big enough to loop a finger through. Usually, but not always, it is labeled with something that says â€œOILâ€.

Pull this up. It will be a long, thin metal rod. Clean off the end with paper towel or a rag. Reinsert it.

Repeat the previous process, but look at where the dark lubricant stops. Most have a line that shows whether it is full or low. If it needs more, consider adding some yourself or having a professional help.

Let me know if you have any other questions!