UGH today when I started my truck, I got the low oil pressure message for just a second, then it went away. The gauge was normal, at least by the time I looked at it.
I only drive about 6 or 7k per year. I change my oil twice a year with high milages full synthetic. I am due right now for my 6 month change.
And also, from another post I made in here, nothing but dipstick problems. I couldn't get it out. When I finally removed it, I bought a new one and the new one won't go in. Apparently rust at the top of the tube but also its catching something down near the bottom.
So I can't even check my oil level. When I did it today, I kind of estimated where I think the level was, based on how much the handle of the stick was away from the top of the tube, because i literally have to hammer it in with a mallet to get it in all the way, or at least almost all the way.
Honestly I'm loosing the will to work on this truck. It has served me very well but every problem I fix is still broken after fixing it. I don't have time to spend just dicking around like this. But I also have no money so I can't buy anything newer.
So I guess the question is this: If I'm changing my oil every april and october on the dot, should I just blindly add a quart every july and january just to keep the level up? What will happen if I do that and I'm not low?
My exhaust is not blue. There are no puddles of oil under my truck. Maybe a stray drop or two from time to time. A very thin film of oil over the oil pan and transmission but no significant amount. So I'm kind of surprised I'm low... assuming I am low.
The engine does have 150K so maybe this just is what is is? It drives so well though, especially after a fresh oil change and once it's warmed up. You'd never know it was a high milage engine.
Any other thoughts or suggestions? Besides "make more money" I mean.
I only drive about 6 or 7k per year. I change my oil twice a year with high milages full synthetic. I am due right now for my 6 month change.
And also, from another post I made in here, nothing but dipstick problems. I couldn't get it out. When I finally removed it, I bought a new one and the new one won't go in. Apparently rust at the top of the tube but also its catching something down near the bottom.
So I can't even check my oil level. When I did it today, I kind of estimated where I think the level was, based on how much the handle of the stick was away from the top of the tube, because i literally have to hammer it in with a mallet to get it in all the way, or at least almost all the way.
Honestly I'm loosing the will to work on this truck. It has served me very well but every problem I fix is still broken after fixing it. I don't have time to spend just dicking around like this. But I also have no money so I can't buy anything newer.
So I guess the question is this: If I'm changing my oil every april and october on the dot, should I just blindly add a quart every july and january just to keep the level up? What will happen if I do that and I'm not low?
My exhaust is not blue. There are no puddles of oil under my truck. Maybe a stray drop or two from time to time. A very thin film of oil over the oil pan and transmission but no significant amount. So I'm kind of surprised I'm low... assuming I am low.
The engine does have 150K so maybe this just is what is is? It drives so well though, especially after a fresh oil change and once it's warmed up. You'd never know it was a high milage engine.
Any other thoughts or suggestions? Besides "make more money" I mean.