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Anyone else: Oil level dropping between changes — how much is too much?

MileageCamperCommunity StarterJun 9, 20262024 Lexus RX 350hUpstate New York
I've started checking the dipstick every 500 miles and the level is definitely moving down between oil changes. No obvious puddles and I don't see smoke. At what point would you stop calling this normal consumption and start testing? I'm in Upstate New York. Trying to diagnose before I book a shop.
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EuroBuyer81Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 10, 2026permalink
Treat this like a math problem, not a vibe. GAP, paint, and nitrogen are optional until you run the 2024 Lexus RX numbers without them. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. I'd rather be boring and correct. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
EuroBuyer81Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 10, 2026permalink
Don't send a deposit on a phone quote. Two 2024 Lexus RX quotes only help if both include tax, title, and the same options. That's the part that actually changes the decision. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
MileageCamperCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 11, 2026permalink
Quick update: a second 2024 Lexus RX quote made the first offer look ordinary. If they get vague again I'm shopping the deal elsewhere.
CityDad59Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 10, 2026permalink
Don't send a deposit on a phone quote. In Upstate New York, insurance quotes flipped a 2024 Lexus RX comparison for me more than the sale price did. Then the comparison gets honest. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
MileageCamperCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 11, 2026permalink
Walked a dealership this week on the 2024 Lexus RX (500 miles) and the doc fee was the tell. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
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