My car has an oil leak and the level is really low, I have to go on a 2 hr trip tomorrow and can’t take another car, would it be okay to add oil to it just in the meantime ?
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Yup you better be watching it constantly though. Every time you park check your oil and bring a 5gal jug of oil with you. Even if it doesn’t leak that much you could save if for next oil change
5 gallon? Goddamn!
Some oil is better than no oil. Top it off prior to leaving and take a jug or a few quarts, funnel and rags with you. No oil is a death sentence.
Millions of people roll like this. Many cars consume noticeable amounts of oil; either by burning it or leaking it. Check the level, add what you need and keep an eye on it or else engine goes kabluey.
Back when I was a kid I picked up a winter beater to save my good car, was a beat 89 Horizon That thing drank oil faster than gas! I drove it for that winter and it was sucking down about 2 quarts a week (roughly 200 miles) I was buying recycled oil and even tossing used oil in it just to keep it running. Finally had some time and pulled it apart. Every ring in it was junk. Quick hone and new rings and oil use dropped to about 1/2 quart in 3K. Sold it for 3 times what I paid.
Oil at the proper level is better than low/no oil.
If the oil is truly pouring out, then you’ll have an issue. If it’s a standard leak, you’re probably ok. Just keep an eye on the level.
Is it a Jeep? Because many jeeps are like that for years and years at a time.
Take a couple quarts with you on your trip to. Check the oil level when you stop for gas.