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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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oil consumption?

JUst got a 95 PS. 4500 miles since oil change and its down 2 quarts. Is this normal.

Truck has 140K miles.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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I'm no expert but i would say it is normal.The few guys I know with diesels all burn up some oil between changes.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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yep pretty normal for powerstrokes of all ages.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 12:39 AM
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No wonder they are so economical on gas , they're running on oil half the time LOL,
 
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