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08-25-2008, 10:13 AM

WS6 MIAMI

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Low oil level?

My 2001 WS6 only has 12k miles but after 3,500 miles I has my low oil light come on. Is this normal? Anybody else have this problem?

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08-25-2008, 10:16 AM

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Hmm that is a little weird for such low miles. Have you actually checked the oil bc I believe that light only comes on when there are only 3 quarts left.

. Mine came on and then I stacked and spun some rod bearings soon after

.. no wait

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08-25-2008, 10:43 AM

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As said ubove check the oil level if low you have some consumtion or leaking issues. IF its not low and the light is on your oil level sensor is bad.

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08-25-2008, 12:49 PM

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I WAS DRIVING BUY THE OIL CHANGE PLACE WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED IN AND WENT TO CHECK THE LEVEL BUT IT WAS ALREADY DRAINED. THEY REALLY MEAN 10 MINUTE OIL CHANGES. I BOUGHT THE CAR 1 MONTH AGO AND DROVE IT 3,500 MILES THUS FAR. I AM A FOOL FOR NOT CHECKING THE OIL PRIOR OR AFTER DRIVING FROM DALLAS TO MIAMI.

i WILL KEEP MY EYE ON IT.

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08-26-2008, 01:36 AM

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Sounds like pcv issues. Time to get a catch can!

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08-26-2008, 01:52 AM

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LS1's tend to burn oil. The harder you drive it, the more they burn. I had my "Low Oil" light come on once (before I knew this) and it scared the **** out of me. I topped her off and since then, check the oil at least mid way between oil changes (~1500miles). Also wouldn't hurt to keep a quart or two with you.