It’s the kind of scenario that is a reminder that a little research can go a long way. One woman, Hailey (@creatinetheseballs), is learning, seemingly in real time, how to care for her new Honda Civic.
In a TikTok that shows the fitness aficionado sitting criss-cross-applesauce in the front seat of her vehicle,while at a Valvoline she’s making an admission to the internet. She’s not sure about how to get into her engine, let alone how to even check the oil.
‘IDK What Oil I’m Supposed to Get’
The video has been watched over 554,700 times. It has upbeat music playing in the background, as text hovers over Hailey’s head: “Getting an oil change, didn’t know how to pop my hood, they showed me a dirty brown stick, and IDK what oil I’m supposed to get.”
It’s kind of a joke she’s telling on herself, but it also points to a very real situation. Taking ownership of a new vehicle can feel overwhelming, since there are so many small things to master. From opening the hood to sometimes figuring out how to put the car in reverse (looking at you, luxury vehicles)—everything is important because it impacts your experience, driving, and safety. For a later-model Civic, that means pulling the interior release latch, disengaging the front hood safety latch, and propping the hood open with the support rod. There’s even a quick YouTube video on it.
