interesting oil change
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so i got an oil change today.
they checked the dip stick and said it was over full.
I said, dont you need to wait a few seconds for it to settle.
they checked it again, no oil at all on stick.
they were curious so they measured how much oil came out of the engine.
1.5 quarts
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it took a lil more than 5 to refill it.
so it was down by 3.5 quarts.
oh boy
they checked the dip stick and said it was over full.
I said, dont you need to wait a few seconds for it to settle.
they checked it again, no oil at all on stick.
they were curious so they measured how much oil came out of the engine.
1.5 quarts
[sm=confused06.gif]
it took a lil more than 5 to refill it.
so it was down by 3.5 quarts.
oh boy
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yeah, when it starts running at 30 psi constant it is ussually down 1.5 quarts.
I hit the brakes hard and stopped while turning right, oil pressure deep sixed and the check gauges flashed on.
that is when I decided to go for the oil change. it was at 3500 miles since last change.
I hit the brakes hard and stopped while turning right, oil pressure deep sixed and the check gauges flashed on.
that is when I decided to go for the oil change. it was at 3500 miles since last change.
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ORIGINAL: crazy1snow
lost over 3 qts in 3500 miles????
SOMETHING IS REALLY WRONG!!!
IMO of course...
lost over 3 qts in 3500 miles????
SOMETHING IS REALLY WRONG!!!
IMO of course...
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dude you need to check that out. you should not be burning off that much oil. or leaking it either for that matter.
plenum.. pan.. main seals.. those are the places i would check fast!
plenum.. pan.. main seals.. those are the places i would check fast!
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Not to freak you out or anything, but get that stuff checked. I was burning almost that much and I didnt know it!!! The CAT covered it up (and no i'm not kidding) I wound up with a new motor from Dodge cause my rings were SHOT!!! That was with only 75000 miles on the motor. If the plenum tests come back good, then have them run compression tests. You'll probly have to pay for the tests but trust me its worth it!!! Good Luck!!!
Evan
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Not to freak you out or anything, but get that stuff checked. I was burning almost that much and I didnt know it!!! The CAT covered it up (and no i'm not kidding) I wound up with a new motor from Dodge cause my rings were SHOT!!! That was with only 75000 miles on the motor. If the plenum tests come back good, then have them run compression tests. You'll probly have to pay for the tests but trust me its worth it!!! Good Luck!!!
Evan
Not to freak you out or anything, but get that stuff checked. I was burning almost that much and I didnt know it!!! The CAT covered it up (and no i'm not kidding) I wound up with a new motor from Dodge cause my rings were SHOT!!! That was with only 75000 miles on the motor. If the plenum tests come back good, then have them run compression tests. You'll probly have to pay for the tests but trust me its worth it!!! Good Luck!!!
Evan
I have not run compression tests yet, because I hate doing it, and I am lazy.
i have to take it to dodge to have the recalled hood latch replaced, maybe I will have them check it out.
cyl no 7 goes through spark plugs every 1500 miles, last one it completely blew the internals off the plug.
