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Originally Posted by ctrlz
I have changed my oil twice based on the algorithm, both times about 6000 miles on the oil. Both times the dipstick showed full.
So, if I were pulling 3 oz through my intake every 500 miles, I should be about a quart down by 5000 miles. Why is my oil staying put?
I'm not topping it off.
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Becuase this car takes 10 quarts of oil. I dont believe you will see the dipstick show a lower value until you are just over a quart low. Theres also oil in the filter and the cooler lines. So theres probably 10.5 quarts more than likely. Also, 3 oz is an estimate. Its based on how you drive as well. More aggressive driving will be more oil. When i jumped on the highway for 400 miles over xmas i had maybe half an oz.