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Message: I googled and checked other boards: (edited)
Changed By: Laz
Change Date: April 13, 2015 04:53PM
I googled and checked other boards: (edited)
Change Date: April 13, 2015 04:53PM
I googled and checked other boards: (edited)
Planet-9, where I posted this situation. Also I looked at Renn-Tech… I believe I'm a member, but run into log-in problems often.
Nothing came up specific to this. Without getting too crazy (?) about it, I began to wonder if a possible dealer short-fill (don't mind if they do that by a few ounces) was enough somehow to be on the low side tolerance for the one increment down reading, and it was juusst above being a two increment down reading. My subsequent top-offs were minimal so as not to overfill, so maybe this would still cause a low reading.* [i]It doesn't really account for topping off [u]three[/u][/i] [i]times.[/i]
* The only other thing could be the vagaries of [i]precisely[/i] where the car was parked each time, [i]exactly[/i] how long I waited (1+ minute, 3 minutes, e.g.,) and exactly what the oil temperature was. To be clear, after each engine shut-off, I checked more than once. The owner's manual says to wait approximately 1 minute. I wish I had taken note of the exact amount of oil I've added, but as this was never an issue, it didn't occur to me until I decided to post the problem and also tell the dealer. I'm pretty sure I added very close +/- a quart. Again, the number of top-offs to get a full reading discounts the amount I added being an issue. Two one increment drops alone accounts for ≈ .9 quart.
Ok, one more thing which I immediately dismiss. When I first got the car and tried the Auto Stop-Start, I noticed the pressure was maintained at 1 psi with the engine off. [i]But[/i] being I don't use it, and it's definitely not engaged when I do the level check--- and the psi reads 0.
Overall, my checking process has been [i]the same[/i] since I got the car, almost 3 years ago. Still hoping the problem will "mysteriously" go away!
Nothing came up specific to this. Without getting too crazy (?) about it, I began to wonder if a possible dealer short-fill (don't mind if they do that by a few ounces) was enough somehow to be on the low side tolerance for the one increment down reading, and it was juusst above being a two increment down reading. My subsequent top-offs were minimal so as not to overfill, so maybe this would still cause a low reading.* [i]It doesn't really account for topping off [u]three[/u][/i] [i]times.[/i]
* The only other thing could be the vagaries of [i]precisely[/i] where the car was parked each time, [i]exactly[/i] how long I waited (1+ minute, 3 minutes, e.g.,) and exactly what the oil temperature was. To be clear, after each engine shut-off, I checked more than once. The owner's manual says to wait approximately 1 minute. I wish I had taken note of the exact amount of oil I've added, but as this was never an issue, it didn't occur to me until I decided to post the problem and also tell the dealer. I'm pretty sure I added very close +/- a quart. Again, the number of top-offs to get a full reading discounts the amount I added being an issue. Two one increment drops alone accounts for ≈ .9 quart.
Ok, one more thing which I immediately dismiss. When I first got the car and tried the Auto Stop-Start, I noticed the pressure was maintained at 1 psi with the engine off. [i]But[/i] being I don't use it, and it's definitely not engaged when I do the level check--- and the psi reads 0.
Overall, my checking process has been [i]the same[/i] since I got the car, almost 3 years ago. Still hoping the problem will "mysteriously" go away!
Changed By: Laz
Change Date: April 13, 2015 04:52PM
I googled and checked other boards: (edited)
Change Date: April 13, 2015 04:52PM
I googled and checked other boards: (edited)
Planet-9, where I posted this situation. Also I looked at Renn-Tech… I believe I'm a member, but run into log-in problems often.
Nothing came up specific to this. Without getting too crazy (?) about it, I began to wonder if a possible dealer short-fill (don't mind if they do that by a few ounces) was enough somehow to be on the low side tolerance for the one increment down reading, and it was juusst above being a two increment down reading. My subsequent top-offs were minimal so as not to overfill, so maybe this would still cause a low reading.* [i]It doesn't really account for topping off [u]three[/u][/i] [i]times.[/i]
* The only other thing could be the vagaries of [i]precisely[/i] where the car was parked each time, [i]exactly[/i] how long I waited (1+ minute, 3 minutes, e.g.,) and exactly what the oil temperature was. To be clear, after each engine shut-off, I checked more than once. The owner's manual says to wait approximately 1 minute. I wish I had taken note of the exact amount of oil I've added, but as this was never an issue, it didn't occur to me until I decided to post the problem and also tell the dealer. I'm pretty sure I added very close +/- a quart. Again, the number of top-offs to get a full reading discounts the amount I added being an issue. Two one increment drops alone accounts for ≈ .9 quart.
Ok, one more thing which I immediately dismiss. When I first got the car and tried the Auto Stop-Start, I noticed the pressure was maintained at 1 psi. with the engine off. [i]But[/i] being I don't use it, and it's definitely not engaged when I do the level check--- and the psi reads 0.
Overall, my checking process has been [i]the same[/i] since I got the car, almost 3 years ago. Still hoping the problem will "mysteriously" go away!
Nothing came up specific to this. Without getting too crazy (?) about it, I began to wonder if a possible dealer short-fill (don't mind if they do that by a few ounces) was enough somehow to be on the low side tolerance for the one increment down reading, and it was juusst above being a two increment down reading. My subsequent top-offs were minimal so as not to overfill, so maybe this would still cause a low reading.* [i]It doesn't really account for topping off [u]three[/u][/i] [i]times.[/i]
* The only other thing could be the vagaries of [i]precisely[/i] where the car was parked each time, [i]exactly[/i] how long I waited (1+ minute, 3 minutes, e.g.,) and exactly what the oil temperature was. To be clear, after each engine shut-off, I checked more than once. The owner's manual says to wait approximately 1 minute. I wish I had taken note of the exact amount of oil I've added, but as this was never an issue, it didn't occur to me until I decided to post the problem and also tell the dealer. I'm pretty sure I added very close +/- a quart. Again, the number of top-offs to get a full reading discounts the amount I added being an issue. Two one increment drops alone accounts for ≈ .9 quart.
Ok, one more thing which I immediately dismiss. When I first got the car and tried the Auto Stop-Start, I noticed the pressure was maintained at 1 psi. with the engine off. [i]But[/i] being I don't use it, and it's definitely not engaged when I do the level check--- and the psi reads 0.
Overall, my checking process has been [i]the same[/i] since I got the car, almost 3 years ago. Still hoping the problem will "mysteriously" go away!
Changed By: Laz
Change Date: April 13, 2015 04:49PM
I googled and checked other boards: (edited)
Change Date: April 13, 2015 04:49PM
I googled and checked other boards: (edited)
Planet-9, where I posted this situation. Also I looked at Renn-Tech… I believe I'm a member, but run into log-in problems often.
Nothing came up specific to this. Without getting too crazy (?) about it, I began to wonder if a possible dealer short-fill (don't mind if they do that by a few ounces) was enough somehow to be on the low side tolerance for the one increment down reading, and it was juusst above being a two increment down reading. My subsequent top-offs were minimal so as not to overfill, so maybe this would still cause a low reading.* [i]It doesn't really account for topping off [u]three[/u][/i] [i]times.[/i]
* The only other thing could be the vagaries of [i]precisely[/i] where the car was parked each time, [i]exactly[/i] how long I waited (1+ minute, 3 minutes, e.g.,) and exactly what the oil temperature was. To be clear, after each engine shut-off, I checked more than once. The owner's manual says to wait approximately 1 minute. I wish I had taken note of the exact amount of oil I've added, but as this was never an issue, it didn't occur to me until I decided to post the problem and also tell the dealer. I'm pretty sure I added very close +/- a quart. Again, the number of top-offs to get a full reading discounts the amount I added being an issue. Two one increment drops alone accounts for ≈ .9 quart.
Ok, one more thing which I immediately dismiss. Early on I notice when trying When I first got the car and tried the Auto Stop-Start, the pressure is was maintained at 1 psi. [i]But[/i] being I don't use it, and it's definitely not engaged when I do the level check--- and the psi reads 0.
Overall, my checking process has been [i]the same[/i] since I got the car, almost 3 years ago. Still hoping the problem will "mysteriously" go away!
Nothing came up specific to this. Without getting too crazy (?) about it, I began to wonder if a possible dealer short-fill (don't mind if they do that by a few ounces) was enough somehow to be on the low side tolerance for the one increment down reading, and it was juusst above being a two increment down reading. My subsequent top-offs were minimal so as not to overfill, so maybe this would still cause a low reading.* [i]It doesn't really account for topping off [u]three[/u][/i] [i]times.[/i]
* The only other thing could be the vagaries of [i]precisely[/i] where the car was parked each time, [i]exactly[/i] how long I waited (1+ minute, 3 minutes, e.g.,) and exactly what the oil temperature was. To be clear, after each engine shut-off, I checked more than once. The owner's manual says to wait approximately 1 minute. I wish I had taken note of the exact amount of oil I've added, but as this was never an issue, it didn't occur to me until I decided to post the problem and also tell the dealer. I'm pretty sure I added very close +/- a quart. Again, the number of top-offs to get a full reading discounts the amount I added being an issue. Two one increment drops alone accounts for ≈ .9 quart.
Ok, one more thing which I immediately dismiss. Early on I notice when trying When I first got the car and tried the Auto Stop-Start, the pressure is was maintained at 1 psi. [i]But[/i] being I don't use it, and it's definitely not engaged when I do the level check--- and the psi reads 0.
Overall, my checking process has been [i]the same[/i] since I got the car, almost 3 years ago. Still hoping the problem will "mysteriously" go away!
Changed By: Laz
Change Date: April 13, 2015 04:38PM
I googled and checked other boards: (edited)
Change Date: April 13, 2015 04:38PM
I googled and checked other boards: (edited)
Planet-9, where I posted this situation. Also I looked at Renn-Tech… I believe I'm a member, but run into log-in problems often.
Nothing came up specific to this. Without getting too crazy (?) about it, I began to wonder if a possible dealer short-fill (don't mind if they do that by a few ounces) was enough somehow to be on the low side tolerance for the one increment down reading, and it was juusst above being a two increment down reading. My subsequent top-offs were minimal so as not to overfill, so maybe this would still cause a low reading.* [i]It doesn't really account for topping off [u]three[/u][/i] [i]times.[/i]
* The only other thing could be the vagaries of [i]precisely[/i] where the car was parked each time, [i]exactly[/i] how long I waited (1+ minute, 3 minutes, e.g.,) and exactly what the oil temperature was. To be clear, after each engine shut-off, I checked more than once. The owner's manual says to wait approximately 1 minute.
I wish I had taken note of the exact amount of oil I've added, but as this was never an issue, it didn't occur to me until I decided to post the problem and also tell the dealer. I'm pretty sure I added very close +/- a quart. Again, the number of top-offs to get a full reading discounts the amount I added being an issue. Two one increment drops alone accounts for ≈ .9 quart.
Ok, one more thing which I immediately dismiss. Early on I notice when trying the Auto Stop-Start, the pressure is maintained at 1 psi. [i]But[/i] being I don't use it, and it's definitely not engaged when I do the level check--- and the psi reads 0.
Overall, my checking process has been [i]the same[/i] since I got the car, almost 3 years ago. Still hoping the problem will "mysteriously" go away!
Nothing came up specific to this. Without getting too crazy (?) about it, I began to wonder if a possible dealer short-fill (don't mind if they do that by a few ounces) was enough somehow to be on the low side tolerance for the one increment down reading, and it was juusst above being a two increment down reading. My subsequent top-offs were minimal so as not to overfill, so maybe this would still cause a low reading.* [i]It doesn't really account for topping off [u]three[/u][/i] [i]times.[/i]
* The only other thing could be the vagaries of [i]precisely[/i] where the car was parked each time, [i]exactly[/i] how long I waited (1+ minute, 3 minutes, e.g.,) and exactly what the oil temperature was. To be clear, after each engine shut-off, I checked more than once. The owner's manual says to wait approximately 1 minute.
I wish I had taken note of the exact amount of oil I've added, but as this was never an issue, it didn't occur to me until I decided to post the problem and also tell the dealer. I'm pretty sure I added very close +/- a quart. Again, the number of top-offs to get a full reading discounts the amount I added being an issue. Two one increment drops alone accounts for ≈ .9 quart.
Ok, one more thing which I immediately dismiss. Early on I notice when trying the Auto Stop-Start, the pressure is maintained at 1 psi. [i]But[/i] being I don't use it, and it's definitely not engaged when I do the level check--- and the psi reads 0.
Overall, my checking process has been [i]the same[/i] since I got the car, almost 3 years ago. Still hoping the problem will "mysteriously" go away!
Original Message
Author: LazDate: April 13, 2015 04:31PM
I googled and checked other boards:
Planet-9, where I posted this situation. Also I looked at Renn-Tech… I believe I'm a member, but run into log-in problems often.
Nothing came up specific to this. Without getting too crazy (?) about it, I began to wonder if a possible dealer short-fill (don't mind if they do that by a few ounces) was enough somehow to be on the low side tolerance for the one increment down reading, and it was juusst above being a two increment down reading. My subsequent top-offs were minimal so as not to overfill, so maybe this would still cause a low reading.* [i]It doesn't really account for topping off [u]three[/u][/i] [i]times.[/i]
* The only other thing could be the vagaries of [i]precisely[/i] where the car was parked each time, [i]exactly[/i] how long I waited (1+ minute, 3 minutes, e.g.,) and exactly what the oil temperature was. To be clear, after each engine shut-off, I checked more than once. The owner's manual says to wait approximately 1 minute.
Ok, one more thing which I immediately dismiss. Early on I notice when trying the Auto Stop-Start, the pressure is maintained at 1 psi. [i]But[/i] being I don't use it, and it's definitely not engaged when I do the level check--- and the psi reads 0.
Overall, my checking process has been [i]the same[/i] since I got the car, almost 3 years ago. Still hoping the problem will "mysteriously" go away!
Nothing came up specific to this. Without getting too crazy (?) about it, I began to wonder if a possible dealer short-fill (don't mind if they do that by a few ounces) was enough somehow to be on the low side tolerance for the one increment down reading, and it was juusst above being a two increment down reading. My subsequent top-offs were minimal so as not to overfill, so maybe this would still cause a low reading.* [i]It doesn't really account for topping off [u]three[/u][/i] [i]times.[/i]
* The only other thing could be the vagaries of [i]precisely[/i] where the car was parked each time, [i]exactly[/i] how long I waited (1+ minute, 3 minutes, e.g.,) and exactly what the oil temperature was. To be clear, after each engine shut-off, I checked more than once. The owner's manual says to wait approximately 1 minute.
Ok, one more thing which I immediately dismiss. Early on I notice when trying the Auto Stop-Start, the pressure is maintained at 1 psi. [i]But[/i] being I don't use it, and it's definitely not engaged when I do the level check--- and the psi reads 0.
Overall, my checking process has been [i]the same[/i] since I got the car, almost 3 years ago. Still hoping the problem will "mysteriously" go away!