I’m a new driver. I have 2013 Buick Verano. Three weeks ago I saw that the oil level in my car was almost zero even though it had only been 1.5 months since I last changed oil. I topped it up with one qt of full synthetic oil. Today I see that oil level is again zero. Am I doing something wrong? Can I just keep filling the oil every month until next oil change.

  • opmwolf@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    There is a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) for this exact problem. The fix is to tear the engine apart and replace the piston rings. You might have to pay out of pocket for the repair unfortunately. Chevy’s of these model years are known for excessive oil consumption to the point of blowing a hole through the engine block if not topped up frequently. They are lemons.

    https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10116880-9999.pdf

    • spallod@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      It says it needs 13 labor hours which can easily cost me more than $1000. Is there any problem with just topping up the oil?

      • ice445@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        Nope. Eventually it will probably accelerate to where you have to add nearly daily, and at that point you’ll know it’s time to throw in the towel.