360 Oil Consumption
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360 Oil Consumption
Posted in Van and Ram sections since it is an engine specific question.
I have searched the forum and found quite a few posts concerning low oil pressure but none about oil consumption so here is my problem and a few questions.
I have a 1996 3500 Van (camper) at 40K miles with a 360. The engine runs fine but consumes a quart of oil about every 600 miles. There is no obvious leaks (and at a quart every 600 miles it should be obvious). This leads me to believe it is being burned. There is no obvious odor or smoke (exhaust or other). I have been given a few suggestions from co-workers (non-mechanics) that I should change the PCV and look at the intake manafold gasket (obviouls change if I remove the manifold). Is this reasonable? What else should I be looking at?
Thanks,
Bob
I have searched the forum and found quite a few posts concerning low oil pressure but none about oil consumption so here is my problem and a few questions.
I have a 1996 3500 Van (camper) at 40K miles with a 360. The engine runs fine but consumes a quart of oil about every 600 miles. There is no obvious leaks (and at a quart every 600 miles it should be obvious). This leads me to believe it is being burned. There is no obvious odor or smoke (exhaust or other). I have been given a few suggestions from co-workers (non-mechanics) that I should change the PCV and look at the intake manafold gasket (obviouls change if I remove the manifold). Is this reasonable? What else should I be looking at?
Thanks,
Bob
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RE: 360 Oil Consumption
Do a search for plenum gasket leak and you should find a wealth of information as to where your oil is going. Seems to be a common problem and a relatively easy fix if you are mechanically inclined, however, it may be a little more difficult to access it on your van. Hope this helps.
