where did the oil go?
hey all, We just returned from our first TT trip from NC to Key West. It is about 900 miles one way. F150 4,6l v8 4x4 with towing pkg. Towing a aerolite 718fd, 3050 dry wght. My question is is i...
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dodge guy wrote:
I'm done! Appearantely there are quite a few manuf. representatives here that don't like what i'm saying!
Maybe modern engines use less oil on average- to the point that you usually don't have to add oil between normal oil changes (3 to 5K miles)
Maybe you are right about that.
To imply that more than 1/2 qt/3000 miles is the point at which there's a problem that needs fixing?
Wrong.
8 cylinders sliding back and forth and 24 piston rings and 32 valve guides, two bearing seals and valve cover gaskets, filter gaskets...sometimes there's little imperfections that result in totally acceptable oil consumption greater than 1/2 quart/3000 miles.