Recently took my 97 SE(Stick)for an oil change @ Jiffy Lube and notice they put 4.25 quarts of oil in it. It was approximately 1 month before I noticed the dipstick was overfilled. When I did I had to drain it twice to get it near the full level. Normally I change my own oil and 4 quarts fills it exactly. The thing I fear I believe has happened: I have some type of oil leak now coming from above the oil pan that leaves a small puddle after the car has been driven. I can't determine where the leak is eminating from as I don't have a lift to properly examine it. Is it an oil seal. The Jiffy lube guys tried to tell me my dipstick was inaccurate. Where does there computer come up with 4.25 Quarts? when I need only 4. Any advice? Also I don't notice the oil missing from the dipstick with the leak. Is it possible it's a transmission leak or something else? Thanks.
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19 years ago