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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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Hey everyone.

I checked my oil today, and I saw that some of my oil was missing, just like the last time I checked it at the last oil change. On the stick, I've lost about 1/5 - 1/4 of the oil, and I don't understand where its going.

How can I easily tell if it's burning oil and is burning oil common on the Speed3?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Burning oil is, from all I have read, not normal for the speed. However, you may be having turbo seal problems. That is all I know that will cause a turboed speed to use excessive oil... and is not all that uncommon, for an '07 at least. The newer ones seem to have a more advanced/better/stronger seal.
Having an '08, I would think that warranty still applies. Take it to the dealer to have it checked and make sure they actually do that. Don't let 'em get away with NOTHIN'!!

 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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Thanks virgin1. I'll have the dealer check it when the oil change comes up in another 500 miles.
 
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