How Often Do You Check Engine Oil Level?
#16
07-22-2017, 10:34 AM
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Glad you started this thread, not like I ever think about checking oil levels. But you can be sure I will now!
#18
07-26-2017, 01:37 PM
Never.
I haven't checked my oil for 20 years, I'm used to having it changed every 3000 miles. And it's not like the attendant at the service station asks anymore
So, thanks to this thread I checked, and yes, I was a little over 2 quarts down. 7000 miles. Ooops! Threw 2 in and it's 1/2" from Max, but this 10,000/once a year thing isn't often enough IMO. That oil was too dirty for me. I have to be in to have a scan done Wednesday so I'll have them change it.
I haven't checked my oil for 20 years, I'm used to having it changed every 3000 miles. And it's not like the attendant at the service station asks anymore
So, thanks to this thread I checked, and yes, I was a little over 2 quarts down. 7000 miles. Ooops! Threw 2 in and it's 1/2" from Max, but this 10,000/once a year thing isn't often enough IMO. That oil was too dirty for me. I have to be in to have a scan done Wednesday so I'll have them change it.
2 quarts is a lot!
Just wondering, since you have a dry sump in your vantage, did you do the 30 sec run/ 30 sec waiting period before checking?
Not that you overfilled the dry sump reservoir with the 2 qt.
#19
07-26-2017, 01:57 PM
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Run 20, wait 30. There was no oil on the stick. Good thing it's takes 10 quarts to begin with. But again, still way too dirty after 7000 miles. It'll be changed Friday [appointment got bumped]
#20
07-26-2017, 10:23 PM
I check my oil every month along with tire pressure (disconnected TPMS years ago) have never added oil but add air on occasions.