 How much oil should I burn between oil changes |
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 Aug 26, 2018 - 7:10 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jan 27, '14 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Did the math I burned or leaked all together 22 mL of oil
So I refilled it to max level again Mileage amount was 1300 miles and had to refill 22 ml of oil is this horrible or ok? Car has 216k miles on it |
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Aug 27, 2018 - 1:58 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
THIS IS AMERICA WE USE IMPERIAL.
That's like what, 3/4 of an ounce and there's 32 ounces in a quart. So yeah, that's like nothing to worry about at all. You've reached my level of OCD, you should seek help. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Aug 27, 2018 - 9:37 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '06 From Houston, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
All of it so you don't have to worry about draining it. Just top it off.
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Aug 27, 2018 - 8:43 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
1qt is about 950ml, so 22 is like 2.5% of a quart, how did you even measure such a small amount?!?
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Aug 28, 2018 - 7:13 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 27, '14 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thinking about it was 22 fluid oz lol I’m sorry guys for all the confusion
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Aug 28, 2018 - 8:59 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '06 From Houston, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
a little more than half a quart in 1300 miles is a bit much. See if you're leaking oil from the dizzy and/or the valve covers first and work your way from top to bottom.
When was the last time the car get a major tune-up? -------------------- -Alex {](O_o)[}
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Aug 28, 2018 - 3:19 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '08 From Orange County, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
QUOTE (NgoFcukinWay @ Aug 27, 2018 - 10:37 AM)  All of it so you don't have to worry about draining it. Just top it off. i would still change oil every 5,000 miles along with a new filter if your burning a quart a month or however the amount is... as sludge will build... This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Aug 28, 2018 - 3:20 PM -------------------- Group buy to replicate Narrow E series transaxle parts
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Aug 28, 2018 - 4:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Ahhh ok, 22 oz over 1,300 miles makes more sense to ask about. In that case you're still within what manufacturers consider within spec even on brand new cars, most say a quart every 1,000-1,500 miles is acceptable believe it or not... At any rate being an older engine I'd check seals and gaskets as already mentioned, if you're burning it you should see evidence on the spark plugs. If you have the 7A-FE they're notorious for stuck oil rings and consequently burning oil, sometimes doing a piston soak with Marvel Mystery Oil or the like helps free them up and can reduce or stop consumption.
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Aug 28, 2018 - 6:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 27, '14 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Wow 😮 really some new cars consume that much oil ? 1 quart
Hmm if I check the spark plugs what should I see ? I have the 5sfe Currently driving 140 miles a day 26.4 mpg last checked today. Thanks guys for the advice All I’ve seen is the valve cover leaking at the back |
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Aug 31, 2018 - 7:04 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
i usually recycle it between changes. Have to get burn permit where i live....
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Dec 10, 2018 - 5:37 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 8, '16 From Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
You could probably expect to burn up to a litre on any old engine such as ours. But you could also be leaking it, so check for that too.
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