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1st Choice Mechanical Repairs recommends checking your vehicle’s engine oil at least bi-monthly. How the vehicle is used, how old the vehicle is and many other contributing factors will determine the rate of oil consumption. Your vehicle will use up oil between changes, so we recommend regularly keeping an eye on the oil level.
If the oil level is low, do not put just any oil in the vehicle. The engine will require a specific type of engine oil, so check your owner’s manual. Using the wrong type of engine oil can harm the engine. We strongly recommend contacting 1st Choice Mechanical Repairs technicians for advice on what oil your vehicle’s engine takes and what we recommend if the oil is low.
It is great to be pro-active and check your engine oil. However, if you are not confident please do not hesitate to contact us.
Dipsticks vary in style and how they show the oil level, so check the owner’s manual for your vehicle. The dipstick will most likely have a yellow handle. With the engine NOT running, remove the dipstick, wipe it clean on a tissue and re-insert it all the way back down the tube until it stops. Remove and inspect the tip to see where the oil level is. Re-insert the dipstick into its tube, and make sure it is secured.
Oil consumption occurs in all engines, new or old. The upper components of the engine require constant lubrication, which requires small quantities of oil that will become burnt during the combustion process with temperatures reaching above 800 decrees Celsius.
The most significant losses of oil occur during this combustion process and will naturally cause oil levels to drop over time.
Using an incorrect oil for the engine is more than likely going to interfere with consumption. The oil must meet minimum viscosity (thickness) specifications and be suited to the characteristics and design of the vehicle. This is not acceptable. The wrong oil should not ever be used, even for a short time. In most cases, there will be several types of oil that can be used in the engine, and these options can change depending on how the engine wears. Contact 1st Choice Mechanical Repairs for advice on engine oil type.out
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What a great team. Had my Audi service done along with brakes and an issue which kept bringing the engine light on fixed too. The team contacted me about the... read more whole process and did a great job. The local dealer was unable to fix the engine light problem without me spending ridiculous money. Great service and I’m very happy and will be returning. Thank you 1st Choice Mechanical Repairs Swan Street Wollongong. #wollongongmechanic
I just want to thank all at 1st Choice! They went out of their way to help me out. To Nel and Scott thank you so very much.
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Andrew and the team are fantastic. I take my car to be serviced regularly and they're always respectful and have a very quick turn around time. Highly recommend 1st Choice... read more Mechanical Repairs
My car broke down 2 weeks ago and I got it towed to the workshop on a friday night. By the monday I had a full diagnosis of what was... read more wrong with my car and a due date for the car to be due was monday the next week. The car was finished early and runs smoother than ever! Great service, great people, would recommend to anyone looking for a reliable and welcoming mechanic.
A big thank you to Andrew and the Team. I have been taking all my cars to First Choice as they are quick, honest and very pleasant to deal with.
If you need an experienced and honest mechanic in Wollongong, make 1st Choice Mechanical Repairs your only choice.
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