If you're the owner of a 2020 Toyota Corolla, checking your oil life is easy and only takes a few minutes. Here's how to do it:
1. Start by ensuring that your car is parked on level ground and turned off.
2. Next, locate the dipstick - it's usually located near the front of the engine bay, on the driver's side. In some models, it may be located under a plastic cover; if so, remove this before proceeding.
3.Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean with a rag or paper towel. Reinsert it fully, then pull it back out again to check the oil level. It should sit somewhere between the full and low marks on the dipstick (if it's below these marks, you'll need to add more oil).
4Now look at the end of the dipstick for indications of oil contamination - if there's water present, this will appear as small droplets; if there's fuel present, this will appear as a darker liquid; and if there's metal debris present, this will appear as small flecks or shavings. Any one of these contaminants can shorten your car's oil life significantly, so if you see any evidence of them present on the dipstick, have your car checked by a mechanic as soon as possible.
5Finally, note down when you last checked your car's oil level (and added more oil if necessary) in its service manual - this will help you keep track of when future changes are due.