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Originally Posted by theboydiddy can anyone teach me how to do this test? i just purchased my Z about 3 weeks ago... the other day i don't know why i

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Old 03-31-2012, 12:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
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can anyone teach me how to do this test? i just purchased my Z about 3 weeks ago... the other day i don't know why i just popped the hood and began looking at the engine and for some reason something told me "check your oil" the oil on the stick was low by the "L" i bought the car with 0 miles, i have about 800 miles right now believe the oil should be high or on the middle of the stick no ?
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Let your car sit over night without driving it. Check your dip stick and do the same after XXX miles. If it is lower than before than you know you are burning oil.

As for your current problem, having your oil levels close to L is very bad. You should take it in before you have some engine malfunction.
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I guess this isnt very helpful but why do people buy Z's without researching into them, it is well documented that Z's have oil consumption issues and its very prevalent on all the forums about how to check for it, be mindful of it, and inform yourself on it.

If you think you are having oil consumption issues go to your dealer and let them do the test for it. Or check your oil after the car has cooled down and write down where the oil is, fill it to the appropriate level and check in another week or so.

However if you are truly at the L mark yes bring it to the dealer, if u are "close" to the L but have wiggle room above the L mark fill it with oil and check consistently until you see a change.
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