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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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Default OIL TOP UP........HOW OFTEN??

as title really, how often are you guys topping up oil and how much?

i have just looked at mine first time a a while and have none

its something i keep forgeting to keep an eye on
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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I change the oil every couple of months. And never notice any difference in levels.
They say you should check every week.
You might have a leak, check under the car for any signs
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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Default Never topped the oil up

Had mine 10 yrs from new, 95k miles, never had to top the oil (Shell Helix) up between services.
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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there is no leak, even my old scooby liked to use the oil over a few months.

might do a filter change while i'm at it
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