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I have a 2001 PT Cruiser with 70,000 miles on it. I started it up this morning and began driving it immediately - and for the first time this year it was in the 30's F outside temperature. When I began driving the car the engine light came on and the car no langer ran smoothly. It seemed to shimmy or vibrate on a large scale. I pulled over and turned the car off. Then started it back up and it ran it for a few more minutes and then the light went out. I got to a gas station and checked the oil and it was down 1 quart. I added the quart of oil and now the car runs fine again. Is the car safe to run or does it need service?

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If the car needed a quart of oil i would suggest you check it every month/500 miles,or you may find the next time you may need a new engine.....Chrysler,in Europe,are serviced every 10k/annually.i am not sure re USA.

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