Geoff
Well-known member
for real?
I haven't routinely checked the oil in a car I've owned in probably 15 years and those were older cars with known consistent engine issues.
The last time I had to check my oil was when I owned a 1987 S-10 Blazer with 160,000 miles on it. The valves and rings were totally shot so I kept a case of oil in the back and added a quart with every fill-up. With that kind of oil consumption, I didn't change the oil for the last 15,000 miles I owned it. I screwed up and left the dip stick ajar at 162,000 miles. All the oil blew up the dip stick into the engine compartment and the "call tow truck" light lit on the dash. I added 4 quarts of oil, got it home, and bought a new car the next day.
I check the oil in my boats and lawn mower.