Oil problem

AndoGT · November 26th, 2006, 06:53 PM

I just changed the oil in my 99 gt like a week and a half ago, and I checked the oil and there isn't any on the dip stick. What could be causing my engine to burn so much oil so fast?

FOR POINT SIX · November 26th, 2006, 11:40 PM

The oil filter will soak up some but not that much, after the oil change did let it sit for about 5 min. and thin check the oil level.

also welcome to the site

yknot · November 27th, 2006, 02:16 PM

Sounds like a mistake was made when you changed the oil, if you car would have burned that much oil you would have sen it or differently smelled it.

hudini · November 27th, 2006, 10:37 PM

Question: Did you change it yourself or did you farm the work out?

Its been known that the other guy forgot to put oil back in the car.

If you did it, did you check the oil pan plug? If its not leaking from there and it would have to be pouring out, and if someone else didn't change the oil, I have to agree with the other guys a serious mistake was made. But you would have the empty containers to prove that you did add 5 pints of oil. If your loosing that kind of oil your engine is shot. My mom had a 1995 mercury and it would burn 3pints of oil with minimal driving and I never smelled the oil burning. I would recommend a compression test, if it continues to disapear following a refill. Good luck and please tell us what the outcome is...Thanks..

AndoGT · November 28th, 2006, 02:57 PM

I changed it myself and yes I put oil back in it, and no it is not leaking anywhere. I have not noticed any smell or anything, but it just seems to be burning it off real fast. I know driving it hard can cause that, but I don't drive it hard on a constant basis, especially not enough to burn the oil that quick.

04Pony · November 28th, 2006, 05:45 PM

Well, if it's not leaking then it has to be burning it off. How many miles did you drive before noticing it? Older engines will use oil and it's normal but I think if you are dropping enough that it doesn't register on the dipstick you have a real problem. Try doing a compression check on all cylinders to see if they are within specs.

Fryrice · November 29th, 2006, 03:58 AM

Did you check it when the car was hot or cold ?

matrixpuba · November 29th, 2006, 05:38 AM

how much did you put in it? 6 qts.

ChrisJ · November 29th, 2006, 07:22 AM

The oil has to be going somewhere if you put the right ammount in there...

Was the oil filter snug or loose?

Fryrice · November 29th, 2006, 12:28 PM

You didnt pour it in the gas tank did you ? lmao

November 26th, 2006, 06:53 PM	#1
AndoGT Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Quantico, Va Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oil problem I just changed the oil in my 99 gt like a week and a half ago, and I checked the oil and there isn't any on the dip stick. What could be causing my engine to burn so much oil so fast?

November 28th, 2006, 05:45 PM	#6
04Pony Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 73 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well, if it's not leaking then it has to be burning it off. How many miles did you drive before noticing it? Older engines will use oil and it's normal but I think if you are dropping enough that it doesn't register on the dipstick you have a real problem. Try doing a compression check on all cylinders to see if they are within specs. __________________ 2004 Mustang GT, 5SPD, Black/Black, Steeda Tri-Ax, Steeda CAI, 3.73 Motive gears

November 29th, 2006, 05:38 AM	#8
matrixpuba Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 2,364 iTrader: 0 reviews	how much did you put in it? 6 qts. __________________

November 29th, 2006, 07:22 AM	#9
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	The oil has to be going somewhere if you put the right ammount in there... Was the oil filter snug or loose? __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

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November 26th, 2006, 11:40 PM	#2
FOR POINT SIX Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 679 iTrader: 0 reviews	The oil filter will soak up some but not that much, after the oil change did let it sit for about 5 min. and thin check the oil level. also welcome to the site

November 27th, 2006, 02:16 PM	#3
yknot Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sounds like a mistake was made when you changed the oil, if you car would have burned that much oil you would have sen it or differently smelled it.

November 27th, 2006, 10:37 PM	#4
hudini Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 94 iTrader: 0 reviews	Question: Did you change it yourself or did you farm the work out? Its been known that the other guy forgot to put oil back in the car. If you did it, did you check the oil pan plug? If its not leaking from there and it would have to be pouring out, and if someone else didn't change the oil, I have to agree with the other guys a serious mistake was made. But you would have the empty containers to prove that you did add 5 pints of oil. If your loosing that kind of oil your engine is shot. My mom had a 1995 mercury and it would burn 3pints of oil with minimal driving and I never smelled the oil burning. I would recommend a compression test, if it continues to disapear following a refill. Good luck and please tell us what the outcome is...Thanks..

November 28th, 2006, 02:57 PM	#5
AndoGT Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Quantico, Va Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	I changed it myself and yes I put oil back in it, and no it is not leaking anywhere. I have not noticed any smell or anything, but it just seems to be burning it off real fast. I know driving it hard can cause that, but I don't drive it hard on a constant basis, especially not enough to burn the oil that quick.

November 29th, 2006, 03:58 AM	#7
Fryrice Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VA Posts: 2,034 iTrader: 0 reviews	Did you check it when the car was hot or cold ?

November 29th, 2006, 12:28 PM	#10
Fryrice Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VA Posts: 2,034 iTrader: 0 reviews	You didnt pour it in the gas tank did you ? lmao

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