I picked up my car a couple days ago from getting my headers changed and drove around 40miles to get home. I didn't notice any odd smells. Yesterday/today I smelled a burning smell when I was stopped at street lights. I checked the oil, and there is no oil on the dipstick. I do have some oil leaks, but I didn't think it was this bad. I had a spare quart of Mobil 1 in the garage, so I poured it in. Still nothing on the dipstick. Anyone have any ideas on what could cause the oil loss so dramatically? Also, I've probably driven about 80 miles since I got my car back, do you think its likley that I did some damage?

Any help is appreciated.

Patrick.

 

I would think it is possible you might have done some damage.
I would be curious to find out 'how' low you were on oil.
maybe add oil and keep track of how much you have to add to get to the full line on the dipstick.
It sounds like you might have been low enough that the engine was starving for oil at times.....
Good luck.
--Glenn

 

I just added 2 more quarts and it brought it up to right below the add lines. I'm going to let it all settle and check in the morning.

 

As long as you didnt lose Oil pressure you should be ok.. Get those leaks fixed.

 

are you checking the oil per the owner's manual as well?

 

Yeah man, oil pressure looked fine...And yeah I'll get the leaks fixed. Just had some larger issues that needed attention.

What do you mean?

 

new header painted or ceramic? be funny smell also

 

They're ceramic coated...

 

these cars also have a low oil light, just like ses.
so it should have came on if u were very low.
i would check it though, considering how much added. it was definitly low!

 

My car burns a quart every 3k or so, the low oil light comes on at just under 1 quart low, is it not working in your car?

 

I had to take my oil filter off to get the driver header off, was that done? Did they not top it off after?

If you havent done the LS6 PCV conversion, it may be worth it, tho it shouldnt be burning it that fast. I used to add a quart or so between changes but not after 40-80 miles.

 

Lol, I would say this is a pretty large issue now.

 

the dipstick has to come out for a header swap, make sure it was replaced correctly

I'd be looking for a new shop in the future if they let your car leave 3 qts low and didnt tell you

 

if your hard on your car i would get in the habit of checking the oil once or twice a week just to keep an eye on it.. driving at higher rpms tend to use more oil than average driving, and check your pcv system ..

 

Yup, I have to add to mine about ever 3 drives on my newly built motor. I also have a catch can yet I still have to add a tad ever now an again.

 

hows it running now?

 

It's running good, Haven't noticed any problems. Also, I don't drive the car hard at all.

 

does it smoke? mobil oil burns up quick, new motor on synthetic?

 

No, it's not smoking.

 

have you ever tried lucas oil stabilizer ? i use cheap oil (10 30w) with the stabilizer and have noticed alot less oil consumption and cleaner oil longer ..and i beat the **** outta my cars...lol