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^^^^^ This.
The owners manual for my car is vague on the interval for checking the oil. Under severe/enthusiastic usage it suggests every second refueling which is about 600 miles.
The problems are 1) monitoring the oil level is generally considered part of the responsibility of ownership. If the engine ran dry, it would probably be viewed a prima facie instance of neglect. 2) If the engine is using oil and the owner knows it's using oil, then s/he should be all the more vigilant about checking it. Not doing so takes us back to problem 1.
Given the low oil level, it's just a steep uphill climb to pin the failure on a mechanical defect, because the operator is given the responsibility of maintaining the vehicle and running it low on oil takes us to problem 1. I think you're facing a catch 22. I've tried to think of an extenuating circumstance that would help. So far. I'm empty. Sorry
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