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Apr 12, 2005 | 04:01 PM

y2kexc

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Oil Consumption

Would like to know just what is an acceptable rate of oil usage for a 7.3L ?
I was told that Diesel do consume oil to some extent, just wondered what that extent should be ?

Apr 12, 2005 | 04:30 PM

2000psd

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I have a '00 PSD and haven't had to add oil yet before an oil change ( 5000 km ). I do get about a 1/4" drop on the stick but it always has stayed within working range.

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Apr 12, 2005 | 05:26 PM

y2kexc

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Originally Posted by 2000psd

I have a '00 PSD and haven't had to add oil yet before an oil change ( 5000 km ). I do get about a 1/4" drop on the stick but it always has stayed within working range.

2000

Thanks for the info.
Mine is also a 2000 psd Excursion. I'm running an oil buy pass filtration system and Synthetic oil (20w50 diesel). I guess I'll just have to keep better records on how much it is consuming. It seems to be going through a quart every 2000 miles, which seems to be a little toooo much. I bought it used so maybe it's been that way from the purchase. Possibly it needs to go see the doctor....
Anyone else that wants to chime in...go for it !
P.S. 103,000 miles on the clock

Last edited by y2kexc; Apr 12, 2005 at 05:32 PM.