I might have a problem.. HELP!!
#1
I might have a problem.. HELP!!
Ok a couple of weeks ago i went to get my oil changed. When they checked the dip stick they said it was dry. I looked and yes it was dry. Today I drove around the block for a couple miles and checked my oil and its REALLY low. I don't see oil on the floor, but when i removed the dip stick a little bit of steam I smoke I guess was emitting from there like something that's really hot. Does anybody have any idea what could be happening. Im a little scared to drive it to be honest.
#5
It's gotta be going somewhere. Do you park it for long at work or other places? Check for oil spots. Have you looked under you car, any signs of a leakage? If you had a serious leak you would know when looking under the car. Also, do you smell burning oil when driving? It's an unmistakable odor. And...you can burn oil but you wouldn't be burning that much. Also, you should check your oil on a level surface about 10min after turning the car off.
#6
It's gotta be going somewhere. Do you park it for long at work or other places? Check for oil spots. Have you looked under you car, any signs of a leakage? If you had a serious leak you would know when looking under the car. Also, do you smell burning oil when driving? It's an unmistakable odor. And...you can burn oil but you wouldn't be burning that much. Also, you should check your oil on a level surface about 10min after turning the car off.
#7
+1 on the leak. I've never heard of something using that much oil. that is crazy. If you don't change your oil yourself, I highly recommend you start. Just my opinion, but those quick lube places are a scam. the last time i changed my oil, I didn't put the oil filter on tight enough I guess, it felt like it, but it was leaking oil pretty good until I tightened it more. It was all over the steering rack. Just a thought.
#10
Don't spend all that money just yet. Step one should be to top it off and verify that the oil is full first. Then drive it a bit and check again. Maybe 3 times a week for 2 weeks to monitor for any change if you can't see any oil the ground. Odds are you would see a bit of smoke if you were burning a half quart in two weeks.
If you didn't check it yourself after the change you have no way of knowing whether or not you started full of oil.
If you didn't check it yourself after the change you have no way of knowing whether or not you started full of oil.