Oil
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Houston Tx
Oil
I get a low oil light on my 2001 convertable with standard transmission every ~800 - 1000 miles. The light goes out after I add a quart or 1.5 quarts. Does anyone else experience this?
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Rafael CA
Any engine will use some oil, but a quart every 800 to 1,000 miles should be looked into. You could have an oil leak from a bad gasket, or you could be burning oil because it is getting past the piston rings or valve guides. Have the engine inspected.
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Somers, CT and Clermont, FL
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
After verifying actual oil consumption, GM dealers will replace the rings on engines that consume more than 1 qt. of oil per 1000 miles.
In your case, a qt. of oil in 800 - 1000 miles is close to the Gm "acceptable range". I would just leave it alone, and get in the habit of checking the oil level more frequently.
