1997 Toyota Corolla Oil Problem

1997 TOYOTA COROLLA
137,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PMP
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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.
Jan 4, 2010 at 7:18 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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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.
Jan 5, 2010 at 12:27 AM
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