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derh20's avatar
derh20
Explorer
Sep 24, 2014

V10 Oil Consumption-Continued

I have had oil consumption problems for sometime. The dealer started an "oil consumption Test" for 3,000 miles, checking and adding oil at a dealer in the process. I went through 1 1/2 quarts of oil in the first 2300 miles, which was consistent with my history. Since there is a TSB out on this from Ford, I planned to get it fixed. Since the last quart of oil was put in, I traveled about 1300 miles, AND, I used just a "scant" of oil, I mean hardly measurable. Since I now have 18,000 miles on the rig, I find it hard to believe my oil usage was due to break-in. Any ideas out there as to what is going on?
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  • pkunk's avatar
    pkunk
    Explorer
    Nov 07, 2014
    Mine (with 86k mi.)will burn about a qt in 2k miles with 10-20W but absolutely none with 10-30W. I stopped using 10-20.
  • carringb's avatar
    carringb
    Explorer
    Sep 25, 2014
    The PCV valve could have just been stuck, and finally freed itself after a good hard driving cycle. Short cycling the motor (turn on, move rig, turn off rinse and repeat) can cause the cool oils to gum it up. That kind of cycle is common during the build phases of a motor home and any other aftermarket body. At least its not a diesel. Ford had to replace many diesels due to the damage from short-cycling them.
  • derh20's avatar
    derh20
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2014
    I understand the issue with the PCV valve, but the problem appears to have resolved itself. I am just wondering how to explain this. If it was the PCV valve the problem would still be present.
  • ol__yeller's avatar
    ol__yeller
    Explorer II
    Sep 24, 2014
    carringb wrote:
    Has the PCV valve been checked? It's the #1 cause for oil consumption and leaks for all gas motors.


    X2. Also only use Motorcraft replacement PCV valve. Aftermarket's are garbage.
  • carringb's avatar
    carringb
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2014
    Has the PCV valve been checked? It's the #1 cause for oil consumption and leaks for all gas motors.
  • tjfogelberg's avatar
    tjfogelberg
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2014
    I heard of a similar problem in Oct '12 when I was on my way back to MN from California with my used fSBO '99 Lazy Daze. I met an owner of a brand new (at that time) Lazy Daze (Ford V10) and he said it was burning oil. Hopefully your issue is resolved now.

    My '99 (104,000) burns no oil just running around here in MINN. It did burn up a little on the way back from CA in '12.

    I check it regularly and have it changed in the spring and fall regardless of mileage. It's cheap insurance and I like to have the Ford tech do an inspection each time.

    I want to be out front of any maintenance issues especially on an older unit like mine.

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