Lost 2.5 quarts between oil changes
06-12-2014, 01:11 AM
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
Lost 2.5 quarts between oil changes
Hey ya'll. 2000 xj 4.0. Changed oil today. Admit that I waited a little to long. About 4500 miles. Had a napa gold filter on there running 10w-30 napa oil. As always. Drive the XJ long distances on and off road consistently ( live in Wyoming). Changed oil and filter and only about 3.5 quarts came out. Didn't smell burnt to me. Have a small oil filter adapter leak but usually about a quart maximum between oil changes. Any idea what could cause this much of a loss in a few months? Maintenance I can do to help prevent this and keep the motor running solid? Thanks guys.
06-12-2014, 05:19 AM
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Not any maintenqnce you can do to limit oil loss lol. First step is to degrease and wash the entire engine and then go for a drive. Leaks should be obvious. Could it be burning it? Possibly. But start by addressing the problems that you KNOW exist, and go from there.
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