Where did all the oil go?
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Where did all the oil go?
I know I've read a post about this somewhere, but can't find it at this time.
Did the second oil change at 7500 mi and noticed that I only drained out ~3.5 quarts. I know this car consumes some oil during break-in and there's still some oil left in the pan, but losing 1.5 quarts?
Can anyone else who does there own oil change confirm this loss?
Oil change interval was ~3750 miles, mostly on the highway.
6MT Coupe, DG/G, Prem
Did the second oil change at 7500 mi and noticed that I only drained out ~3.5 quarts. I know this car consumes some oil during break-in and there's still some oil left in the pan, but losing 1.5 quarts?
Can anyone else who does there own oil change confirm this loss?
Oil change interval was ~3750 miles, mostly on the highway.
6MT Coupe, DG/G, Prem
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From: Atlanta, GA
Re: Where did all the oil go?
You're either burning it or leaking it. If there are no oil spots on the ground where you park it, then it's probably burning the oil. You need to check the oil weekly and top-off as necessary. Don't drive the car with too little oil.
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Re: Where did all the oil go?
Does this help?
Chinee’s post
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Re: Where did all the oil go?
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03.5 5AT Sedan
<font color=black> Black on Graphite / Prem / Sport / Winter / Tint / Aero Package </font color=black>
03.5 5AT Sedan
<font color=black> Black on Graphite / Prem / Sport / Winter / Tint / Aero Package </font color=black>
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