Low oil reading on dip stick

[CoronaRaptor]

Anyone who goes by the manual or the oil life monitor. Probably anyone who maintains a fleet. I did my first change at 5k and am planning to change it every 5k into the future, mostly because it's a nice round number easy to remember. 10k would probably be OK, 7,500 would be fine, but it's so cheap and easy, why push it?

Yes, people wait that long, I was being satirical, some people don't change their oil either, they drive their vehicles til they drop.

 

[JohnyPython]

My recollection from the threads where guys were getting their oil tested was that around 7k was the sweet spot. If I have to go over 5k because of a road trip, I'm not going to sweat it.

It’s nice to have some leeway in case life gets in the way. Good way to look at it.

 

[JefferyGT]

There isn’t. First recommended oil change is at 10k miles...

Actually there is. If consuming above normal oil. manufacturer recommends oil change and inspection of valve cover gaskets. Fixed.

 

[GordoJay]

Actually there is. If consuming above normal oil. manufacturer recommends oil change and inspection of valve cover gaskets. Fixed.

No, there isn't. The oil in the crankcase is normal oil, not "break in oil". As to the abnormal consumption ... if broken, fix. If not broken, do normal maintenance. Am I missing something?

 

[JefferyGT]

Had to have my first oil change at 1750 miles because of this very reason. There was zero mechanical or gasket failure or leaks. Just the type of lubricant added during assembly.

Oil change to specified motor oil fixed it. Never consumed oil since.

Cheers