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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 06:49 AM
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Seems like I need to add a Quart or two a month. I do drive about 50mi a day and I don't seem to be burning oil.

Is this typical?
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 07:15 AM
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no, i drive over 500 miles a week and everytime i check my oil its never had any noticable losses. you have a problem.
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 07:43 AM
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It may be that you have an oil leak somewhere...

Any evidence of an oil leak? Puddles, grime on engine, etc...

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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 07:44 AM
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I think it should burn up a little
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 08:20 AM
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Default Re: Using up oil! (filthy_shovel)

Nope, no leaks, no smoke on start up or at all.
No splatter in the engine area either.

A friend of mine said hers needs oil every so often but she couldn't say how often.
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