Superhung

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Last time I had an oil change was 1,200 miles ago and I just checked the oil dipstick today and it's reading about halfway between L and H. Can anyone tell me roughly how much oil I lost? I check right after the oil change and it was spot on at H. Also, is this something I should be concerned about?

jeffie7

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When you last checked your oil was the engine fully heated up? did you let it sit for 10 mins? were you on flat ground?

Superhung

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The car was sitting in the same spot for almost a week. I started the car up for about 30seconds and moved it about 20ft. to park it in the garage so I can't say the engine was fully heated up, but I did let it sit again for about 15 min. before checking the oil. The car was on a very flat surface when the oil was checked.

How much oil do you think I lost if it's halfway between 'L' and 'H' and is this normal or a sign of an oil consumption problem if it's happening 1,200 miles after my last oil change?

jeffie7

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Let the engine heat up before checking your oil. it DOES make a difference.

Superhung

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I'll do that to see if it works, but in the meantime, do you know roughly how much oil is lost if it's halfway between 'L' and 'H'? Is it something like 1/2 qt.?

jeffie7

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guessing about 1/2-3/4 quart.

but with it being cold my guess is you're close to where it should be.

Superhung

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Thanks so much for the help

I'll run the car until it's warmed up tomorrow and check again.