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5.9rt Oil consumption

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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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My truck uses a liter a week or less if i drive her hard thingk its my plenum going? i looked down my TB I see a oily film but no puddles of oil Thanks for some imput
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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no leakage?any in your antifreeze?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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No my antifreeze is green very green i just did a system change about 4 months ago, and no I dont have any leaks except for my dam power steering pump is leaking some drops I think im gonna have to tear it out and replace some seals or maby buy a new one
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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Try parking it over concrete or gravel overnight to see if you are leaking on the ground anywhere. Could also be burning oil too.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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Well it could be like mine and pumping it right out the exhaust lol. If thats the case come join the crowd and build a stroker motor.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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stroker motor?
 
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