Should cars have manual method for checking the oil? (oil stick/dipstick vs computer)
A lot of car makers are removing the manual method for checking oil (oil stick/dipstick) from their engines. This means that you have to rely on a computer to check your oil level for you. How do you feel about that?
I like the manual method
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Leave it to the computer
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It is a little more work (very little), but I feel safer relying on my own eyes, than a computer that could break. My parents had a car that told how many miles you could go on the gas, but it broke and would say 100 miles instead of 20 miles, so I don't really trust that information very much. Side: I like the manual method
I find it curious that you don't trust the computer very much. Do you trust the gas gauge, oil gauge and the radio stations or AC temperature? How about the ABS system (assuming car has it if it has a computer that will tell you "miles to empty") Side: Leave it to the computer
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I don't understand how radio stations have anything to do with this. My example was talking about the computer that tells you miles to empty. I would like to trust these things more, but when they continue to break and fall apart, I have to wonder sometimes. Until they create something that can I can manually look at to see the amount of gas, I guess I have to deal with it. Side: I like the manual method
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The oil level is one of the critical things that you need to know and checking it by eye is reliable. On board computers can fail and the last thing you need is your engine seizing up on a long journey. I think an over reliance on computer systems could lead to a lack of knowledge about the basic workings of an engine. Side: I like the manual method
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For those looking to maintain their vehicles, it's worthwhile to consider local resources such as a semi-truck tire shop near me. These establishments often offer a range of services, including routine maintenance checks, and can be valuable partners in keeping vehicles in optimal condition. Side: I like the manual method
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I think you misunderstood the question. Your answer implies a webpage is just as a good as a manual. Manual in this case would seem to mean instruction book. This is not what the question is about. The question is should there be a way for a human to physically check the oil level in a car instead of relying on the car's onboard computer. Side: I like the manual method
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