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Houdini oil...

Old Aug 5, 2014 | 08:30 AM
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Houdini oil...

Went to check my oil and for some reason i found that it was empty. Bone dry. I changed my oil a month prior and have not spilled a drop. It's not blowing black smoke nor fumes. What could cause thisto happen?
Old Aug 5, 2014 | 08:47 AM
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Leaking or burning it. That's the only choices.

FYI. Black smoke indicates a rich fuel burn. Oil burning is generally a light bluish haze.
Often times, light to moderate oil burning can go unnoticed visually.
Old Aug 5, 2014 | 08:58 AM
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I would suspect an issue with the oil level, check to ensure the dipstick tube is inserted all the way , ensure you check the oil on a level surface and if possible check your oil after the car has been sitting at least 30 minutes.

I would suggest to change you oil again and note how much drains out of the oil pan plug hole,
Old Aug 5, 2014 | 09:35 AM
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I would think that if your oil level was that low, the oil pressure icon on the instrument cluster would come on.
Old Aug 5, 2014 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by db/sb
I would think that if your oil level was that low, the oil pressure icon on the instrument cluster would come on.
I have had a dry sump register good oil pressure. Thankfully that was a slant six, so it lived.
Old Aug 7, 2014 | 12:18 PM
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check to be sure your dipstick tube is in the block, (if this applies) i had a phone truck the tube came out and checked zero oil on the stick.
Old Aug 8, 2014 | 07:32 AM
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OK 3 days and no response from the OP, either the issue is fixed or he found the problem and is thrashing away in the garage fixing it!! I'm sending a pm to confirm!
Old Aug 8, 2014 | 08:45 PM
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Thanks for those with real advice
Old Aug 9, 2014 | 06:30 PM
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We all gave real ad is sir, I just asked in my second post if any of it helped, and as yet you have not, so no need to be rude!
Old Aug 9, 2014 | 09:02 PM
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Well all righty then
- it seems this is resolved. Closed. :)


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