2008 Silverado Going Thru Oil

[stantheman8993]

I have a 2008 silverado 5.3, 70,000 kilometres (Canadian eh!). I follow the computer suggestions for oil changes but I am very worried about the amount of oil found in the drain pan.

With a new filter, I'm only getting 2 quarts out of the truck. where is the rest? It doesn't burn any or drip. Where does it go?

[SouthCo]

Do you check the level on the dipstick between changes? You should be adding between changes if you only have 2 quarts coming out when you drain your oil.

 

As far as I know, the missing oil has to be dripping or burning. I don't think their are any other options. You would be able to tell if it's dripping, but how do you know it's not burning oil?

[txab]

I have a 2008 silverado 5.3, 70,000 kilometres (Canadian eh!). I follow the computer suggestions for oil changes but I am very worried about the amount of oil found in the drain pan.

With a new filter, I'm only getting 2 quarts out of the truck. where is the rest? It doesn't burn any or drip. Where does it go?

 

 

[HawkScot]

It is being used to lubricate the inside of your exhaust. Some trucks take more to keep the exhaust pipe lubed. This keeps it from rusting.

[PGDriver]

Damn now that I know there are oil thieves out there I'm going to have to find a locking oil cap for my truck....

 

Sorry man I couldn't resist.