Hi folks,
I have a 2001 Corolla (bought in San Jose, California) with 100K now.
The car runs fine, except that when I took my last road trip (900 Miles, roundtrip)
the engine oil which I got changed just before the trip was all gone when I came back from the trip. The check oil light came on, on my way back.
Not sure, if this is expected from a car with 100K milage on it.
I did drive at 85-90 mph for extended periods during the trip, do you think, that could be the reason ?
There is absolutely no leak, and no other issue with the car.
Anybody noticed this kind of problem with their Corolla ?
Thanks and appreciate the help.
Thanks to all for replying to my message and sharing such wonderful info, you guys are amazing!!
Now, regarding my car:
I got another oil change, (4 qt. of regular oil). The oil level on the dip-stick was slightly above the Max mark right after the oil chance.
Drove for 2,200 miles, mostly highway miles with speed below 65-70 MPH and no A/C.
Checked the oil regularly, today i.e. after driving 2,200 Miles, the oil level is still above the Min. mark on the dip-stick. I think my car already burned about 2 Qt. of oil (I am getting another oil change tomorrow and may be add some oil-additive like Lucas??)
Again: there is no leak, no smoke, nothing.
What do you guys think, is it normal for a Corolla with 100K miles on it to burn this amount of Oil and I need not worry about it or I need to do something.
I think the rate of oil burn in my car is directly proportional to the speed at which it is driven, the higher the speed the faster it burns the oil.
It is possible that, It might not burn any oil at all, if I drive at let’s say 35 MPH.
What do you guys think, suggest?
Thanks again for the help.