1/2 qt. low within 3 to 4 weeks, is this normal?
07-12-2003, 11:34 PM
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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
07-12-2003, 11:46 PM
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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.
the smaller newer PCV valve helps...
07-13-2003, 12:32 PM
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Re: 1/2 qt. low within 3 to 4 weeks, is this normal?
the smaller newer PCV valve helps...
07-13-2003, 03:51 PM
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Re: 1/2 qt. low within 3 to 4 weeks, is this normal?
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.
07-13-2003, 04:02 PM
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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!
07-13-2003, 05:43 PM
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Re: 1/2 qt. low within 3 to 4 weeks, is this normal? 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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07-13-2003, 08:41 PM
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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!