burning oil???????

5LBennett · July 1st, 2007, 05:39 PM

I recently got my oil changed, the level was up to par when I filled it. Now a few weeks later i just checked again, im nowhere close to needing another change yet however the oil is like half gone!? there are no visual leaks under the car... would I be able to tell if its burning oil? what causes that.

89LX347 · July 1st, 2007, 05:57 PM

has this happened before? is there anything done to your engine internaly built?

5LBennett · July 1st, 2007, 06:00 PM

never happened before, it was fine before oil change, my engine is stock all I have are headers and cold air.....?!

dapack69 · July 1st, 2007, 06:10 PM

Any other syptoms like loss of power or over heating?

89LX347 · July 1st, 2007, 06:18 PM

look at your heads it may be your valve cover gaskets

fogged306 · July 1st, 2007, 06:35 PM

what weight oil did you use?

tording92lxnotch · July 1st, 2007, 07:41 PM

Maybe your motor troll Pillowpantz ate it!! LOL

If your car was burning oil like that you would see blue smoke more than likely. It could be doing it on startup and you wouldn't notice it because your in the car. Seems like an awful lot of oil though for just a couple weeks to be seals. You sure you dont have any drips anywhere?

SALIV8 · July 2nd, 2007, 12:27 AM

u could have a blown head gasket check ur coolant level/color

Racinjason81 · July 2nd, 2007, 03:04 AM

bad rings and valve seals can cause oil consumption.if your leaking it
thats a different story check your intake gaskets,valve cover gaskets,oil pan gasket,and front and rear main seals.also check your PCV valve and
PCV filter for proper function. Pull your intake hose off TB and see if its sucking excessive oil through it.

neverfastenough1 · July 2nd, 2007, 03:05 AM

Check your lug nuts.

Ok, seriously, just change the oil again without the use of alcoholic beverages and put the right amount of oil in.

No, maybe check your pvc to see if it is stuck sucking oil out, check the oil for white milky substance, and make sure the plug is tight.

5LBennett · July 2nd, 2007, 04:12 PM

ok guys i had my oil changed by JIFFY LUBE, they showed me the oil level it was right where it should be, maybe this doesnt even make sense but my dad cant figure out why either.... nothing is leaking underneath and the coolent is fine its not a head gasket dont know hahah fuck whatever... if it happens again ill look into it further.. the oil dipstick tube is rather bent from being re-routed around the headers but the dipstick goes fully in so there isnt any problem there right?

ryans88gt · July 2nd, 2007, 04:15 PM

Did you fill it up, then start it, then check the level? That PH8A oil filter can hold a decent amount of oil....

If there is really a problem, I'd guess blown head gasket or cracked block/head. Oil going to the coolant.

If it was burning that much oil, I think you'd notice, look for black soot on the body of your car by your exhaust pipes.

stang94 · July 2nd, 2007, 04:30 PM

I think you should change your transmission, get a 5 speed instead...

lol.. no I think these guys are giving your the right idea.

If you check the oil when the car his HOT, and then wake up in the morning when its COLD and check it, ther's a HOT and COLD mark on the oil dip stick.

So if your gonna check it properly, when its HOT, make sure its HOT again then check it.

OR

Check it when its cold, drive it around, let it TOTALLY COLD down and check it again.. it should be at the same mark.

Or make sure you read the HOT and COLD mark right...

You get all the HOT and COLD, idea right?

neverfastenough1 · July 3rd, 2007, 07:21 AM

Transmission?? I hate taking mine to someone to get the oil changed. They always screw it up.

neverfastenough1 · July 3rd, 2007, 07:37 AM

Oh the tranny thing was a joke. Never mind. OOPS.

5LBennett · July 3rd, 2007, 03:31 PM

LOL okkkkk guys you can stop bashing me anytime hahaha. I'm obviously pretty new to everything, i'm trying my best to learn lol but thanks.

JBIGBOOTSY · July 3rd, 2007, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by 5LBennett

I recently got my oil changed, the level was up to par when I filled it. Now a few weeks later i just checked again, im nowhere close to needing another change yet however the oil is like half gone!? there are no visual leaks under the car... would I be able to tell if its burning oil? what causes that.

thats not half gone, its +or- a QT.

neverfastenough1 · July 3rd, 2007, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by 5LBennett

LOL okkkkk guys you can stop bashing me anytime hahaha. I'm obviously pretty new to everything, i'm trying my best to learn lol but thanks.

No bashing going on. Sorry if it looked like that. Just a little joking around. Trust me I am new to this too. Just being an aeronautical engineer helps me understand the way things work. Ok so I am just a plain helicopter mech, but what the heck does an aeronautical engineer know anyways. Bootsy has a point. Maybe it just looked lower than you thought. How far below the add mark was it. The add mark is 1 quart. There are only a few places it could go. You already ruled out the leaking. The only other places it could have gone are: filled the empty filter-less than a full quart, passed the rings and out the tail pipe, passed the valve guides and out the tail pipe, thru a stuck pvc valve and out the tail pipe. For a note though, just because you have your oil changed at a shop doesn't mean it is getting done correctly (not saying they didn't). I had a guy try to tell me my pan was stripped. Said they always put a new plug in. Well after I had his manager check it out, come to find out he put the wrong plug in it, and it was screwed in passed the threads and just spinning. You never know what you are getting form those places. I hope it doesn't do it again for you.

Stangzilla · July 3rd, 2007, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by 5LBennett

LOL okkkkk guys you can stop bashing me anytime hahaha. I'm obviously pretty new to everything, i'm trying my best to learn lol but thanks.

Well since you are still learning about cars the first thing you need to learn is how to change your oil and stay as far away from quick lube places as you can.

ryans88gt · July 3rd, 2007, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by neverfastenough1

I had a guy try to tell me my pan was stripped. Said they always put a new plug in. Well after I had his manager check it out, come to find out he put the wrong plug in it, and it was screwed in passed the threads and just spinning. You never know what you are getting form those places. I hope it doesn't do it again for you.

Back when I was 16 I took my car (this was before I owned a mustang) to a "lube place". They put the oil plug on with an impact wrench... Needless to say I had to put a new oil pan on the car. They refused to fix it.

July 1st, 2007, 05:39 PM	#1
5LBennett Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 reviews	burning oil??????? I recently got my oil changed, the level was up to par when I filled it. Now a few weeks later i just checked again, im nowhere close to needing another change yet however the oil is like half gone!? there are no visual leaks under the car... would I be able to tell if its burning oil? what causes that.

July 1st, 2007, 05:57 PM	#2
89LX347 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 iTrader: 0 reviews	has this happened before? is there anything done to your engine internaly built? __________________ I believe in art when it is not seen. I believe in music when it is not audible. I believe in God when He is silent.

July 1st, 2007, 06:10 PM	#4
dapack69 Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ft Walton Bch, FL Posts: 505 iTrader: 0 reviews	Any other syptoms like loss of power or over heating? __________________ Custom engine built from Super Six, Cam from Delk performance, Custom Novi 2000 in the works. My Car www.supersixmotorsports.com www.bc-automotive.com/

July 1st, 2007, 06:18 PM	#5
89LX347 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 iTrader: 0 reviews	look at your heads it may be your valve cover gaskets __________________ I believe in art when it is not seen. I believe in music when it is not audible. I believe in God when He is silent.

July 1st, 2007, 07:41 PM	#7
tording92lxnotch Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 165 iTrader: 0 reviews	Maybe your motor troll Pillowpantz ate it!! LOL If your car was burning oil like that you would see blue smoke more than likely. It could be doing it on startup and you wouldn't notice it because your in the car. Seems like an awful lot of oil though for just a couple weeks to be seals. You sure you dont have any drips anywhere? __________________ 92 notch--Shorty headers--Pro 5.0--3G alt--U/D pullies--A/C delete--190 LPH Walbro FP--Compucar N2O kit--FMS alum D/S--Taurus fan--Weld Draglites--Mallory 685 ign Box--dccontrol fan controller 13.0 - 108 mph - 1.9 60' - 90 shot N2O and 175k on the clock

July 1st, 2007, 06:00 PM	#3
5LBennett Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 reviews	never happened before, it was fine before oil change, my engine is stock all I have are headers and cold air.....?!

July 1st, 2007, 06:35 PM	#6
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,663 iTrader: 1 reviews	what weight oil did you use?

July 2nd, 2007, 12:27 AM	#8
SALIV8 Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: the MURDER CAPITOL Posts: 520 iTrader: 0 reviews	u could have a blown head gasket check ur coolant level/color

July 2nd, 2007, 03:04 AM	#9
Racinjason81 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,559 iTrader: 0 reviews	bad rings and valve seals can cause oil consumption.if your leaking it thats a different story check your intake gaskets,valve cover gaskets,oil pan gasket,and front and rear main seals.also check your PCV valve and PCV filter for proper function. Pull your intake hose off TB and see if its sucking excessive oil through it. __________________ Heres a real funny video youtube.com/watch?v=ojB7KkaR03I VTEC stands for Very Torqueless Economy Car Honda stands for Hold On Not Done Accelerating 1991 LX 5.0 H/B(T-70 turbo coming soon)

July 2nd, 2007, 03:05 AM	#10
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,777 iTrader: 3 reviews	Check your lug nuts. Ok, seriously, just change the oil again without the use of alcoholic beverages and put the right amount of oil in. No, maybe check your pvc to see if it is stuck sucking oil out, check the oil for white milky substance, and make sure the plug is tight. __________________

July 2nd, 2007, 04:12 PM	#11
5LBennett Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok guys i had my oil changed by JIFFY LUBE, they showed me the oil level it was right where it should be, maybe this doesnt even make sense but my dad cant figure out why either.... nothing is leaking underneath and the coolent is fine its not a head gasket dont know hahah fuck whatever... if it happens again ill look into it further.. the oil dipstick tube is rather bent from being re-routed around the headers but the dipstick goes fully in so there isnt any problem there right?

July 2nd, 2007, 04:15 PM	#12
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,627 iTrader: 0 reviews	Did you fill it up, then start it, then check the level? That PH8A oil filter can hold a decent amount of oil.... If there is really a problem, I'd guess blown head gasket or cracked block/head. Oil going to the coolant. If it was burning that much oil, I think you'd notice, look for black soot on the body of your car by your exhaust pipes. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

July 2nd, 2007, 04:30 PM	#13
stang94 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jamaica, NY Posts: 1,077 iTrader: 1 reviews	I think you should change your transmission, get a 5 speed instead... lol.. no I think these guys are giving your the right idea. If you check the oil when the car his HOT, and then wake up in the morning when its COLD and check it, ther's a HOT and COLD mark on the oil dip stick. So if your gonna check it properly, when its HOT, make sure its HOT again then check it. OR Check it when its cold, drive it around, let it TOTALLY COLD down and check it again.. it should be at the same mark. Or make sure you read the HOT and COLD mark right... You get all the HOT and COLD, idea right? __________________ Giving Away For FREE PM ME. FREE 351 Block, 90,xxx miles (Non roller block) FREE 94-98 GT Hood (red)

July 3rd, 2007, 07:21 AM	#14
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,777 iTrader: 3 reviews	Transmission?? I hate taking mine to someone to get the oil changed. They always screw it up. __________________

July 3rd, 2007, 07:37 AM	#15
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,777 iTrader: 3 reviews	Oh the tranny thing was a joke. Never mind. OOPS. __________________

July 3rd, 2007, 03:31 PM	#16
5LBennett Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 reviews	LOL okkkkk guys you can stop bashing me anytime hahaha. I'm obviously pretty new to everything, i'm trying my best to learn lol but thanks.

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