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      11-09-2011, 06:56 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Dackelone View Post
As you guys know... it could also be that your electronic oil dip stick has gone bad. Perhaps the only real way to tell IF the OP's engine is consuming oil is to drain it out and measure it. Then put some "fresh" oil in. Do the same in a few thousand miles for safe measure.

I seem to recall that a lot of short trips where the engine never gets fully hot can lead to false oil level readings. And of course you coudl just have a bad oil level sensor.

Here is a pdf on the oil level sensor and how it works...
I love technology, but I miss a simple dip stick...
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