GM 8.1 496 gas engine "normal" oil loss/use?
Just returned from our first looong trip with this truck and camper package and noticed (what I think) excessive oil use. The does not leak but in 3800 miles needed 1 1/2 qts., that seems like a lot t...
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I think all big block chev engine used some oil. My 73 454 was a qt for 1200 miles. Our 2001 3500 8.1 was 1/2 qt at 1500 miles so for a 3000 mile oil change I added 1/2 qt but really of course it used one qt for 3000 miles. Great engine.
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