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Old 08-29-2006, 05:27 PM
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Exclamation Re: Using oil between changes

3 Quarts Monitor carefully something wrong!
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Old 08-29-2006, 05:48 PM
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Just switched to mobile 1. thinking maybe it wasn't filled to beguin with?
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I checked it a month or so ago and it was full. Taking it to the dealer tomorrow, and have it checked out.
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Old 08-30-2006, 01:28 AM
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No measurable usage (via dipstick) between changes using regular oil.

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Just wondering Wouldnt(or shouldnt) the oil light go on at 2 or 3 quarts low.
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That's what brought it to my attention. When I took a few sharp turns I heard a ding and the light illuminated for a second then went out.
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Default Re: Using oil between changes

I swicthed to Castrol synthetic @10,500 sitting at 18,500 now, dipstick still shows full and the last email from onstar showed 63% oil life left. Something is not right with the engine!!!!
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