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Old 04-01-2013, 02:53 PM   #1
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Definitely have gas.

Mainly what's concerning is how the oil level drops. It has been sitting for a while and hasn't gone back up. Perhaps I'm just overreacting a bit. No fault codes present with the Durametric.

Ignition switch seems plausible, if the oil level is off due to cranking (not sure why as it doesn't do this after it's been driven).

Thinking it may be the crankshaft position sensor. (edit)
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Old 04-01-2013, 03:59 PM   #2
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Definitely have gas.

Mainly what's concerning is how the oil level drops. It has been sitting for a while and hasn't gone back up. Perhaps I'm just overreacting a bit. No fault codes present with the Durametric.

Ignition switch seems plausible, if the oil level is off due to cranking (not sure why as it doesn't do this after it's been driven).

Thinking it may be the crankshaft position sensor. (edit)

I don't put a huge amount of faith in the oil level display, but if it showed low, then I would definitely check it manually. Keep in mind that every time you crank it you are pushing cold oil through the engine that will take quite a while to drain back into the sump, where it is measured. I'd bet it's an ignition related issue (could be a number of things including CPS). I'd also bet that if you let the car sit for a few hours without cranking, you'll see your oil level go back up...
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