Oil Change
14 January 2007, 12:41 PM
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Oil Change
Guys I did an oil and filter change 2 weeks ago, used Millers 10w-60
pre filled filter etc, I could only get 4 litres into the engine, it was showing MAx on dipstick, i checked it a couple of days later and it was still on max, two weeks later i have checked it and it's on minimum
This is odd because the car uses no oil at all normally !
Where have I lost the 1/2 a litre
There are no leaks as far as I can see and no sign of it burning any either 
Im really confused about this and a little bit concerned the engine is about to blow up something !
pre filled filter etc, I could only get 4 litres into the engine, it was showing MAx on dipstick, i checked it a couple of days later and it was still on max, two weeks later i have checked it and it's on minimum
This is odd because the car uses no oil at all normally !Where have I lost the 1/2 a litre
There are no leaks as far as I can see and no sign of it burning any either Im really confused about this and a little bit concerned the engine is about to blow up something !
14 January 2007, 01:09 PM
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Hi Mate,
The filter holds about 1/2ltr. So it looks like you put the right amount of oil in there. Are you checking the oil level when the car is cold and on a level surface?
The filter holds about 1/2ltr. So it looks like you put the right amount of oil in there. Are you checking the oil level when the car is cold and on a level surface?
14 January 2007, 01:14 PM
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yes when I first checked it was on a slight angle so rolled the car back so it was flat, I guess all I can do is keep an eye on it, it's odd though because the engine was rebuilt as a 2.2L and since I have had it there has been no oil usage at all !
I have been driving it like i stole it for the last couple of weeks though
14 January 2007, 01:46 PM
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Hi Mate,
yes when I first checked it was on a slight angle so rolled the car back so it was flat, I guess all I can do is keep an eye on it, it's odd though because the engine was rebuilt as a 2.2L and since I have had it there has been no oil usage at all !
I have been driving it like i stole it for the last couple of weeks though
yes when I first checked it was on a slight angle so rolled the car back so it was flat, I guess all I can do is keep an eye on it, it's odd though because the engine was rebuilt as a 2.2L and since I have had it there has been no oil usage at all !
I have been driving it like i stole it for the last couple of weeks though
you considered a pressure gauge? I can't get a reliable oil-level reading where I live so I just put in the designated 4.5ltrs and keep an eye on the pressure.
I have noticed my 2.0L burns off a bit more oil if I've been driving it hard.
14 January 2007, 01:55 PM
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did you allow the oil in the filter to soak in for a while? i filled mine to the top and left it as i drained the oil and then was able to add alot more into the filter.i was surprised how much i did get in.
14 January 2007, 03:49 PM
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Lets hope so
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