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Originally Posted by dknybmw31
I noticed the low level light on 1st and then added 2 qts of oil. The indicator now states 3900 miles before oil runs out. It's been 15-25 degrees here, can it be pressure build up and cause some leak through the cap?
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The oil level sensor is programmed to indicate when the engine is 1 quart low of oil. You should have seen a "+1 Oil" indicator. That means to ONLY add 1 quart of oil, no more than 1 quart. You said you added 2 quarts, the oil leak from the oil fill cap is either the cap was not correctly re-seated, or there is too much oil pressure in the engine and it is blowing by the seal on the oil cap. Change the oil, fill it with 7 quarts.