ABNTGR
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- August 6, 2014
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- City, State
- Colorado
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2009
Hello, I need some help!
2009 4.0. 130 k. I changed my oil yesterday and as I was pouring the old oil back in to the container for recycling I noticed only about 3 quarts drained out. I checked the dipstick after filling with new oil and it was ‘full’ and not over full by any means. There is no obvious dripping underneath or mess in the engine bay. No mess around the filter. There is some collection of oil between the trans and the transfer, but I don’t think that would be motor oil, would it?
Where would 2 quarts of oil go without leaving evidence? I recently passed emissions so I would think it’s not getting burned up, is that accurate?
I don’t check my oil religiously (I will now!) but I do check it and I haven’t had this problem I the past. I change every 5k and that seems very quick to lose 2 quarts.
Would there have been a warning light or other issues if It was 2 quarts low?
If it didn’t drain completely (some kind of blockage) then the dip stick would indicate an extra 2 quarts, and it doesn’t...
Any suggestions on what to check or what the issue may be?
Thanks in advance and happy Fathers Day if it applies!
2009 4.0. 130 k. I changed my oil yesterday and as I was pouring the old oil back in to the container for recycling I noticed only about 3 quarts drained out. I checked the dipstick after filling with new oil and it was ‘full’ and not over full by any means. There is no obvious dripping underneath or mess in the engine bay. No mess around the filter. There is some collection of oil between the trans and the transfer, but I don’t think that would be motor oil, would it?
Where would 2 quarts of oil go without leaving evidence? I recently passed emissions so I would think it’s not getting burned up, is that accurate?
I don’t check my oil religiously (I will now!) but I do check it and I haven’t had this problem I the past. I change every 5k and that seems very quick to lose 2 quarts.
Would there have been a warning light or other issues if It was 2 quarts low?
If it didn’t drain completely (some kind of blockage) then the dip stick would indicate an extra 2 quarts, and it doesn’t...
Any suggestions on what to check or what the issue may be?
Thanks in advance and happy Fathers Day if it applies!