oil consumption slowed?
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oil consumption slowed?
I bought my '95 F-150, 302 with 110K miles on it. I'd always have to add a quart at about 2000 miles after a change. This summer it was down to the "add" mark the day I changed the oil (3000 miles). Last oil change, at 158K, I again made it without adding any, but this time it wasn't down to "add". I'm just curious about how this can happen. My driving styles haven't changed, nor have the oil brand/weight. Nothing has ever been touched on the engine, and it runs and sounds like new.
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Well it is getting a little colder out, and that thickens up the oil when its cold. Thicker oil means less consumption. If you take short trips this can really add up.
Also oil companies routinely change their formulations. You cant be sure the oil you buy from Brand X is the same Brand X oil you buy from 'em next week, even though the bottles look exactly the same.
Also oil companies routinely change their formulations. You cant be sure the oil you buy from Brand X is the same Brand X oil you buy from 'em next week, even though the bottles look exactly the same.
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Considering that you purchased the truck used, you have no idea what kind of maintenance schedule the previous owner had the engine on. Most likely, it had one or several stuck rings and your giving it good maintenance and most likely a quality oil, the rings are again functioning as intended. Keep it on the same schedule and oil, you most likely can see 200,000+ miles from you rig.
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i agree with Flash wholeheartedly. i've noticed this with high mileage vehicles (the only kind i can afford) that are "using oil". after u get it and give it loving care and regular oil changes, it hardly uses oil once u figure what thickness it likes best, and a few changes have cleaned it out. i bet u notice a few ticks or noise go away too. its incredibly amazing the people who refuse to give proper maintanance on their vehicle. i once heard a girl with a new mustang say it doesnt need an oil change until the oil light on the dash comes on!!
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