Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge

Apart from routine maintenance, when should you check your engine's oil level?

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Before a long journey

When the engine is hot

Early in the morning

Before carrying a passenger

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Before setting out on a long journey, check the oil level, as an engine can use more oil on a long journey than on shorter trips. Insufficient oil can lead to excessive wear and engine damage.

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Vehicle maintenanceHighway Code annex · Check engine oil by the vehicle procedure before a long journey and investigate abnormal consumption.Car vehicle-safety questionsReviewed guidance summary · Check engine oil by the vehicle procedure before a long journey and investigate abnormal consumption.

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