Re: I-5 oil consumption..

[cobram@channel1.com (Cobram)]

 Chris Lemon <br00206@bingsuns.cc.binghamton.edu> asks:


 CL> Hi all...

 CL> Just wondering...what would be considered normal oil consumption for a
 CL> 2.3 10V?  Does roughly a quart every 2k sound a bit excessive?

 CL> Chris


     Any consumption, unless the mileage is WAY up there
     300K+ isn't natural to this engine. I've
     seen engines with original mileage over 250K with
     no oil loss. Check the gaskets, it's probably
     leaking vs. burning it off. Oil filler on valve
     cover is usually leaking if the washer hasn't been
     changed in a while. If it's not leaking,
     must have overheated or had some other trauma. 

     When I owned a Mazda RX2, it was "normal" to
     burn a quart every 60 miles. (Early Wankel).
     I used to check the gas and fill up the oil.

     BCNU


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