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Old 01-22-2010, 03:18 PM
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oil use

I have a 01 7.3l with 95000 mile and it seems to be using about 2qt of oil between fill ups (about 400mile).
any suggestions?
 
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Welcome to FTE westashville.

You'll have much better luck getting an answer if you post this in the 99-03 7.3 section.

Click on this link to get there: 1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
 
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Old 01-23-2010, 05:00 PM
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I dont know about the leak, but keep it filled up. check it every day if you have to. one of my cars has a slow leak and i have to put a little in every 4 days or so to keep it filled up. the last thing you want to do is have an engine with not enough oil in it.
 
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Any blue smoke out the tail pipe or small puddles in the driveway? That is really heavy usage. I use about a half quart in 3,000 miles.
 
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Try using a high miliage oil, they have additivaties in them that help with that problem. Also Lucus oil additive it also works pretty good.
 
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