Engine using a quart of oil between oil changes

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03-25-2010, 01:15 AM

Johnny Wayne

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Engine using a quart of oil between oil changes

Ok I have an 03 1500 2WD with a 5.7. I am using at least 1 quart of oil in between oil changes.

Any suggestions??

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03-25-2010, 07:18 AM

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Leaking or burning? How many miles? I had a Gen II which would leak a few ounces from the front seal once in a blue moon. I've never had an engine use a quart between changes.

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03-25-2010, 07:26 AM

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You are either using and burning it or leaking it. It can only go two places and with an 03 (assuming you have decent miles on it) I would assume you are using a bit but from oil change to the next, it is noticeable.

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03-25-2010, 10:53 AM

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My bad, its not leaking its using oil. It has about 90,000 miles on it.

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03-25-2010, 11:36 AM

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I've got 168K on my '03 and it only drops ...maybe a 1/4 quart between changes. Run your finger on the inside of the tail pipe...what's it look like? Do you blow any white smoke upon start up?

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