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derh2o
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Sep 25, 2013

V10 using oil

I have a 2010 29' V10 with 10,000 miles on it. It seemed to be using oil, so I took it to the dealer. At the last oil change, I mentioned this to them. He put a mark on the dip stick and told me to come back after about 500 miles. I did, and there did not appear to be any usage. Now, after 3,000 miles, I have used 3/4 of a quart of oil. During the last 30 years of driving autos, I have never had to add oil between changes. Is this normal for the V10 to use oil?

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  • You mentioned your V10 used oil so you took it to the dealer. Does the dealer normally do your oil cganges? What oil are you using and what oil filter?
  • According to: Customer Connect

    Industry Standards for Normal Engine Oil Consumption:

    Mileage below 50,000 miles / 80,000 kilometers: Normal oil consumption is one quart for each 1,000 miles driven / one litre for every 1600 km's driven.
    Mileage above 50,000 miles / 80,000 kilometers: Normal oil consumption is one quart for each 750 miles driven / one litre for every 1200 km's driven.

    Oil consumption can vary, in each vehicle, due to many different circumstances. Some of the following are examples under which oil consumption may increase on a vehicle:

    1. Age and mileage due to normal engine wear.
    2. During engine break-in time, typically up to about 7500 miles
    3. During severe service use such as heavy loading, towing, off road, etc.
    4. Sustained high speed driving.
    5. If there is a failure to comply with recommended oil type and viscosity ratings as outlined in the owners manual.


    In order for excessive oil consumption to be determined, a supervised oil consumption test must be performed by the dealership, and an evaluation made.

    Or just Google :normal engine oil consumption rate"