How to check your GMC vehicle’s oil level 

When should I get my vehicle’s oil changed? 

If you aren’t sure how to check your vehicle’s engine oil level, it’s definitely something worth learning. Checking your car’s oil level is quick and easy, and it’ll help you get oil changes on time. Watch the video and read below to learn about this process. Oil changes are available here at Carl Black Roswell in Roswell, GA. 

Engine Oil: Checking Oil Level and Life | GMC video 

This video provides a helpful graphic for checking the oil level and the oil life of your GMC vehicle. Checking the oil level is pretty similar in all vehicles, so even if yours isn’t a GMC, this video could help you. Our technicians can check for you if you need some help. 

Steps to checking your car’s oil level at home 

With your car parked and off for at least two hours, you can check your own oil level at home. Follow these quick steps to check your oil. You can also add oil at home, just make sure you get the right type for your vehicle. 

1. Pop the hood of your vehicle. 
2. Take out the dipstick. See the video above for a visual. 
3. Clean off the dipstick with a paper towel or an old rag. 
4. Insert it back into its slot. 
5. Pull it out again. 
6. Check the level on the bottom of the dipstick. 

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How are oil levels and oil life different? 

Oil level is the physical amount of oil in your engine. Oil life is how much longer your oil can last. When you put new oil in, it is at 100% of its life, but as it gets dirty, that percent will fall, letting you know that you need to change your oil.  

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