Marshall, I do oil changes every 3K mils w/ 7 qt of Mobil Delvac 1300 dino oil. I wait for the oil level light to go on prior to adding oil and dump in a qt. I'll hit the 3K mark before the light comes on for the 3'rd time.
And yes, if it's all high-speed highway driving, I'll have to add that 3'rd quart. >Marshall Booth wrote: >Once a rod bends, it's usual for the oil consumption to increase >quickly. While oil consumption on MOST OM60x engines averages less than >a qt in 3000 miles, if the engine is filled to the MAX mark at oil >changes and frequently topped up to that mark, oil consumption of double >that number is possible especially if the car sees a fair amount of high >speed (60+ mph) driving. If the oil consumption is holding, bent rods >are VERY unlikely. >ANGELO GIAIMO wrote: > Kaleb, > > What do you base your diagnosis on? Head was off 75K ago for a head > gasket. No signs of bent rods at that time, and oil consumption has only > increased a little since then.. Not denying it COULD be, though. Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532); 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533
