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Originally Posted by whizmo
Why would you assume this? Quickey-lube places pull the plug and let it drain into a large catch tank without having any way to measure how much comes out. Perhaps the "tech" (and I use the word liberally) might note and say something if the amount coming out seemed less than normal, but they work very quickly and the moment the drain plug was out, the tech was probably looking for his oil filter wrench to get on with the job. I'd consider it more likely they'd not notice a thing, or if they did, not bother to say anything since it just raises questions for which they have no answers.
Using the amount of oil that comes out during an oil change is a really lousy way to to measure oil consumption. Checking oil regularly with the dipstick is the proper method.
- Mark
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I agree, it's not a given. The assumption is based on the fact that they caught it the second time - but it could be different techs. Verifying requires making sure a new crush washer was used, everything is tightened properly, and the correct amount of oil is currently in the engine. Then checking the dipstick regularly like you mentioned.