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Originally Posted by noro
An engine that burns NO oil is a bad engine. An engine that has less than 10K will not burn oil simply because the rings are too tight. Your car will eventually start burning normal amounts of oil. What that means is that the rings are now still tight but are sliding within the combustion chamber with ease. What that means is more power to the wheels, better fuel economy and smoother engine operation.
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+1 There has to be
some oil in the pistons to allow them to move freely, so you'll burn at least some. If you change your oil frequently, it's usually too little to notice.
FWIW, on my car, the oil sensor has never showed less than full, but I've changed the oil relatively frequently. First at 4000 (I paid for it) and 11500 miles (free 1 year oil change). I'll get another free one around 17500 miles, according to the service indicator.