1997 Toyota Corolla Oil Problem

Tiny
PMP
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  • 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 137,000 MILES
Hello, Im at like 2700 miles on this oil change and I did my coolant flush today and checked the oil and when I did the oil change the last time it was full. So I checked today and it was at like 3 quarters. I know the engine was full when I did the oil change the last time because I added 4 1 quart bottles of castrol gtx. Should I maybe use high mileage oil or it doesn't matter? What's going on. Theres no oil leaking I cheacked already.
Monday, January 4th, 2010 AT 3:18 PM

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Tiny
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If it's not leaking it, it is burning it.

1 quart in 3,000 miles is nothing to worry about.

Try the high mileage and see if comsumption goes down.

You usually need to start worrying if consumption gets above 1 quart every 1,000 miles.
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