derh20 wrote:
these responses are really varied. some say my oil usage is normal, others don't.  Some change oil at about 3K miles, others don't.  So, it seems to me there is no right answer to either of my questions.  Thanks for the input, but will gladly take more.
It is WNL as I posted. 
That fact may be in your printed manual.
Most any engine 1 qt per 1000 miles is WNL.
Our 454 with 109K miles does not get 1 qt low in 3000 miles but if it used 3 qt in 3000 miles from new it would have still been within normal limits.
There are readers with BP of 133/83 that may live as long as others with 120/80. Average and normal are not always equal.:)