Hello
I bought a city 2006 few months back and it was driven only 85K. A month ago, I checked the oil and the level was pretty low. I got it checked and it turned out to be because of a faulty oil filter that leaked it.
I got the oil changed from Shell again with a new oil filter, but it again showed same symptom after a few days without any sign of leakage this time. I wonder where the oil go this time. However my mechanic told me that the oil was not genuine as the box plastic seal was missing which can never be removed.
Anyway I've got it refilled with Havoline formula this time and hoping that it does not turn out to be an engine issue.
The symptoms currently are strange so posting it here if someone knows about it.
- On a cold start in the morning, the RPM stays high around 1500, though it later drop to 7-800 in 4-5 min.
- There's NO white or blueish smoke coming from the exhaust.
- There's NO oil residues on the exhaust.
- There's no mixing of oil and water in radiator, neither are there any bubbles.
- The water does drop a little after a few days in radiator.
Though I'll monitor the oil after a few days to check the oil level drop, but worst case scenario, if it drops again, can anyone assist me knowing that where's this oil going and what is the estimate financial penalty I might face if its because of weak engine.
Regards