How to check the oil in my 2001 Honda Accord EX?
How do I check the oil in my 2001 Honda Accord EX?
Open the hood. Look around the engine for a finger sized bright yellow handle. This is the dipstick. Pull it out, wipe it off. Insert back into the hold and make sure it's fully seated. Pull it out again and see where the oil is at the end. There are markings on the dipstick to indicate full or low.
In addition to the excellent answer given by Everything's Gonna Be All White make sure the car is parked on a level surface and the engine has not been running for at least 15 minutes. Otherwise you will get a false reading on the dipstick. Only add oil a very small amount at a time and DO NOT overfill.
Look at the oil dip stick
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