question about oil consumption
ok, this might be a dumb question, but here goes: how do i know if my car is burning oil? i went and checked it this morning and the level is about 1/8" of below the top of the crosshatches that mark oil level on my dipstick. i know the 2.0s are known for liking oil, but how do i know if mine needs an additional quart now and then? also, when do i check the oil? when the engine is cold? how cold? how long do i have to wait for the engine to cool down before i can check?
here's an idea of where my oil is (those little crosshatches on the bottom of my dipstick):
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XXX <--my level of oil on my dipstick
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