It’s a good idea to check the level of your motor oil every four weeks, unless you have a reason to check it more frequently, for example a mechanical issues that you can’t afford to get fixed yet. Running short of motor oil inside the engine is very damaging and should be avoided at all costs. That’s why the time taken to check your oil level is a good investment, especially if you have an older or less reliable motor vehicle. Whenever you see the low oil pressure gauge warning on the dashboard you should take quick action.
The follow-on to this question is how regularly are you having to top up the level of oil? If you’re topping up the oil every time you check it then you probably have a leak of some description. There are two different kinds of leaks, internal and external. Internal lakes involve oil seeping into the combustion chamber where it is burnt along with the gas and air mix. This type of leak is caused by a faulty gasket seal and usually can be spotted because of the blue tint to the smoke coming from the exhaust. The gasket itself can be quite easy to replace that it can be timed intensive to get to and therefore quite expensive.
External links are more obvious. The oily patch in your driveway is a giveaway. Finding the source of the leak can be difficult as usually the oil leaks and then runs along the underside of the car before dripping off. External links tend to lose oil at a greater rate so you’ll have to check your oil level more regularly perhaps weekly even. The most important thing is to keep your oil levels topped up until you can get it fixed. Visit the oil pressure gauge guide for more information about why low oil pressure is so damaging.
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