Driving home this evening, my oil low indicator bleeped at me. Once I got home (with my car warm) I checked my oil level or as best I could on the dark and it looked like it was just above the minimum mark. My car was serviced about 5/6 months ago by a mechanic friend and in my service book they've ticked long life.
Can I simply top up my car using Castrol Edge 5w30 or Mobil 1 ESP 5W/30?
How much should I put in to begin with? I've never had to top up my oil before!
Is it ok to drive my car to go and buy oil?
Lastly, is buying 1L enough or should I buy 4/5L depending on the brand?
Sorry for the questions I just don't want to make a schoolgirl error with something that seems so simple.
Thanks in advance
Rhian
P.s I have a 2001 1.4 SE with about 70k
Can I simply top up my car using Castrol Edge 5w30 or Mobil 1 ESP 5W/30?
How much should I put in to begin with? I've never had to top up my oil before!
Is it ok to drive my car to go and buy oil?
Lastly, is buying 1L enough or should I buy 4/5L depending on the brand?
Sorry for the questions I just don't want to make a schoolgirl error with something that seems so simple.
Thanks in advance
Rhian
P.s I have a 2001 1.4 SE with about 70k