Burning oil??

mikeb89GT · 03-07-2002, 08:45 AM

Ok heres the story, I just bought the car about a month ago. As soon as I bought the car I changed the oil because I had no idea when the last time it was done was. So its been about a week and a half since Ive changed it. Last night I ran out for a minute and the check oil light came on!! I checked the oil and it was about 2 quarts low. Now this engine is a new rebuild with about 10,000 miles on it. There is no smoke and it doesnt seem to be dripping. Any ideas?

Fox Body · 03-07-2002, 06:14 PM

How many quarts did you put in? Have you checked around the oil pan gasket (esp rear main seal)? Have you checked the drain plug bolts.

03-07-2002, 08:45 AM	#1
mikeb89GT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wallingford CT Posts: 19	Burning oil?? Ok heres the story, I just bought the car about a month ago. As soon as I bought the car I changed the oil because I had no idea when the last time it was done was. So its been about a week and a half since Ive changed it. Last night I ran out for a minute and the check oil light came on!! I checked the oil and it was about 2 quarts low. Now this engine is a new rebuild with about 10,000 miles on it. There is no smoke and it doesnt seem to be dripping. Any ideas? __________________ 89 GT 306 ci 3.73 gears K & N shorty headers Pro 5.0 shifter

03-07-2002, 06:14 PM	#2
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	How many quarts did you put in? Have you checked around the oil pan gasket (esp rear main seal)? Have you checked the drain plug bolts. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

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