It sounds like a basic procedure — pull the dipstick, check the oil level, and top off if needed. However, if that is your whole game plan, you might be missing what the dots and lines on that metal ...

Keeping your engine oil topped off is one of the primary tenets of DIY engine maintenance. Since checking the oil level is a critical step in the procedure, a stuck or broken oil dipstick can turn a ...

At a time when vehicle diagnostics can demand a computer science degree, being able to get some insight into your engine health with nothing but a rag and a bit of know-how can be downright refreshing ...