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Is oil consumption normal in 3.8L ?

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Old 10-28-2005, 08:35 PM
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Default Is oil consumption normal in 3.8L ?

I have almost 68,000 on my SS. I have used a little over half a quart of oil in the past 2,000 miles. Should I be concerned ?
 
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Old 10-28-2005, 09:29 PM
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Default RE: Is oil consumption normal in 3.8L ?

i'd be vary concerned,i have the same engine with over 170xxx on another car i own
and it doesn't use that much every 6000 miles.
 
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Old 10-28-2005, 09:45 PM
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Well from researching this on the internet, it seems it's not abnormal for an engine to consume a quart every 3,000 miles. Of course this depends on the mileage and type of driving. At this point I'm not going to lose sleep over it, but I will start checking it more often.
 
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Old 03-08-2006, 09:56 PM
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Default RE: Is oil consumption normal in 3.8L ?

Try this http://www.lucasoil.com/products/dis...tid=2&loc=show

I kid you not it work.Or at least for me. You can get this at auto zone. Make sure you get the right one.
 
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Default RE: Is oil consumption normal in 3.8L ?

General Motors considers the use of no more that a quart of oil in 2000 miles normal. The oil mileage can vary considerably based on the type of use the car sees. You do not have a concern at this point.
 
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