Chippz Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 Hi, Is it normal for engine oil to reduce? I checked on my engine oil dip stick when car is cool, it seems that the engine oil has dipped to half. This happen over a period of 3 months. Checked that there is no leak on the engine block or on the carpark lot. Any idea? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 when you change engine oil the last time, was it filled to the full mark? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippz Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Author Share January 26, 2004 yup it was...then i monitored it for a month...still at full level. just checked this morning, then found out that the oil has reduced... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 did you checked when cold as in you leaft the car for a few hours or you already have started the car beforehand? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippz Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Author Share January 26, 2004 left it overnight then check this morning before starting the car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 any oil slick at the bottom? or any oil seepage along the cam cover.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippz Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Author Share January 26, 2004 (edited) bottom i have not check yet... cam cover don't have.... Edited January 26, 2004 by Chippz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 check the bottom first... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippz Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Author Share January 26, 2004 ok will do that later...thanks what would be the worst scenario? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 any loss in power? how's the fuel consumption now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2P2 Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 reduction is common. but it depends on how much reduction we are talking abt. if half or empty, you should watch out, else its pretty common due to combustion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippz Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Author Share January 26, 2004 power still there...fuel consumption still the same as before...no change Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippz Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Author Share January 26, 2004 its about half...thats why i am worried... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 in that case, could be just some oil seepage somewhere lah....check the bottom first... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippz Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Author Share January 26, 2004 ok thanks.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2P2 Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 know what? i suspect this problem.......your piston ring may have worn out liao.....time for overhaul liao Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippz Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Author Share January 26, 2004 piston ring...hmmm that is a high possibility... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2P2 Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 you gasket maybe leaking as well.....time for a proper check liao.....i remember once in turf city i told you leaking liao mah ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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