tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7847000892740656348.post8093279253117988052..comments2023-04-06T04:34:02.150-07:00Comments on OCD Car Care: The best oil change everAndrew Websterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183896831322595343noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7847000892740656348.post-8975246488139205052012-08-08T00:47:37.413-07:002012-08-08T00:47:37.413-07:00Add this to the checklist: Pull out the dipstick a...Add this to the checklist: Pull out the dipstick and observe the oil level. If the oil level is below the low line, the car may be burning more oil than it used to. A mechanic down the street says he is seeing lots of mid to high mile vehicles, otherwise well cared for and gently driven that are using more than 1 quart between oil changes. My 270K mile Dodge van needs a quart every 2,000 miles. The family 180K mile Honda needs between-changes oil too. I asked mechanic down street, should I put in valve stem seals on the Honda? When a car smokes at stoplight after freeway driving yes you do need exhaust seals. Otherwise... a gray area.Lee Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06859981604024553504noreply@blogger.com