1/2 qt. low within 3 to 4 weeks, is this normal?
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1/2 qt. low within 3 to 4 weeks, is this normal?
Ive been noticing my car has been a little low when I check it and I was wondering if its normal or not? I just changed my oil maybe 3 or 4 weeks ago and checked it today and it was a 1/2 quart low. I put 5 all together when I changed it, could that be the reason? What do most of you put in it from the beginning? (when you change it) I run 5-30 Royal Purple. If me not putting enough oil from the start isnt the problem, why would it be low? The car doesnt leak, so what else could it be? Thanks
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Re: 1/2 qt. low within 3 to 4 weeks, is this normal?
A majority of LS1's burn some oil. Could be the PCV system (do a search), could just be oil getting past the rings.
So yes, its pretty normal.
So yes, its pretty normal.
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Re: 1/2 qt. low within 3 to 4 weeks, is this normal?
the smaller newer PCV valve helps...
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I put 5 all together when I changed it, could that be the reason?
My manual says that my 2002 holds 5.5 quarts with a filter change. I sounds like you don't have a problem. Did you check it after installing a new filter and 5 quarts (and running the motor to fill the filter)? Was it low? I think it should have been, I won't guarentee it.
I always use 6 quarts and a new filter and usually get 5-something quarts back out of it at 5000 miles. I'm running Mobile 1 10w-30. Just my thoughts.
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Re: 1/2 qt. low within 3 to 4 weeks, is this normal?
Or... to say what Trackbird just said in laymans terms:
You should probably fill it up with oil if you want it to be full!
You should probably fill it up with oil if you want it to be full!
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Driving easy and turning low rpm, I can't ever tell that my LS1 uses any oil. However, if I drive hard, spin to 6,000+ a lot, it will suck down some oil. The more rpm the more oil burned.
Sometimes driving style effects oil consumtion too.
Sometimes driving style effects oil consumtion too.
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Re: 1/2 qt. low within 3 to 4 weeks, is this normal?
I am just like TRACKBIRD 6 quarts of oil (Mobil 1) and I ususally get @ 5 out depending on how I drove it Nice or Hard. I know you are saying how would you know if it is 5 after you change your oil but I buy the 5 quart containers and one extra and the old oil always fits in the 5 quart container real close to were it was when I bought it I then drop it off at walmart for disposal. Seeya!