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Originally Posted by jran76 I don't remember the exact test, but they check it at 500-1000 mile intervals or similar after they do an oil change, and if it uses

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Old 05-10-2011, 07:52 PM   #11 (permalink)
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I don't remember the exact test, but they check it at 500-1000 mile intervals or similar after they do an oil change, and if it uses over 1-2 quarts it is considered excessive. Their definition of excessive is a lot more than yours probably would be. I just remember that, and that they had to do the testing/checks over a period of time/miles. That is usually followed up with a compression test, and possibly engine replacement....
I can agree with that. My 350 did about half a quart every 2500 miles. I believe my 370 is at about 1/4 a quart every 2000. But those are some hard miles. I don't baby this puppy.
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