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Lupe Gonzales Posted on Oct 17, 2013
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I had a oil change 2 weeks ago and this morning i check it and was low. why is the motor oil waste so fast?

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Check the oil sending unit on rear of engine probly going in to the wiring harness

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SOURCE: Oil Change two weeks ago and oil level is low already???

I assume you have no leaks as you say. Your van does hold 5 quarts of 10w30 oil with filter change. The level was 1/4" above the add mark, which is less than 1 quart low. You drove the van 1,300 miles so it is very possible that it could burn that much oil in that many miles without you seeing much smoke. Top it off and have someone else drive it. Have them get up to around 60 mph, then let off the accelerator and let it coast down to 30 mph, then accelerate fully while you follow in another vehicle. If your van is burning oil you will see a big puff of blue smoke when they accelerate after coasting. If you do not I would suspect you were cheated out of about 1/2 quart of oil. You would not be the first person this has happened to. Top it off and check as I described and then check the level after driving another 1,300 miles. If it is still full find another place to change your oil as the place you went are crooks.

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SOURCE: got an oil change about a month ago, my oil light

You may have a leaking headgasket. If so the gasket may be partially bloking the oil return or worse. Have a mechanic check it over to determine the cause. Good luck!

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