What does GM consider excessive oil consumption?
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What does GM consider excessive oil consumption?
Just curious because I burned a quart or so on my trip to Florida which was about 1200 miles. Cruising about 85-90 on the highway in 6th. What really got me thinking was the huge amount of black crap on the rear fascia when I got there. IS that related?
Any thoughts?
Joe
Any thoughts?
Joe
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St. Jude Donor '09
Re: What does GM consider excessive oil consumption? (CRUZMISL)
I was told 1/2 quart per 500 miles. Dealer checked mine every 500 miles. Verified 3 times and then reringed it. Mine had oil blown all over the a** end too. I told the dealer we didn't need a consumption test - just rub your finger along the a**end of my car!!! He didn't think I was very funny...I wasn't trying to be - I was serious!! Take yours in for a test and get your new rings. Good Luck!! :cheers:
Pro
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From: Elkridge MD
Re: What does GM consider excessive oil consumption? (CRUZMISL)
I was told 1 quart every 1000 miles.
Theoretically (sp?) you don't need to change you oil then. 6.5 quarts 6000 miles, just change the filter, there is always fresh oil in there. :jester :nopity
Theoretically (sp?) you don't need to change you oil then. 6.5 quarts 6000 miles, just change the filter, there is always fresh oil in there. :jester :nopity
Drifting
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From: Mount Vernon Arkansas
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
Re: What does GM consider excessive oil consumption? (MVP)
GM says 1 quart per 2000 miles is acceptable. Anymore is excessive usage. Mine used 1 quart per 1200 miles and I had mine re-ringed without an oil consumption test. No more usage! :auto:
