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you're using too much oil...more (archive)
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Posted by pete on June 04, 2000 at 22:01:45:

In Reply to: oil consumption - 1990 3251 posted by JJ on June 03, 2000 at 23:44:31:

First, I would agree with Randy, switch to 20/50. Any good brand, I use valvoline. Running at higher RPMs will increase consumption, but a quart in week seems too much. How far do you drive in a week, how much time at high speeds? Before you decide you are not leaking, consider that at highway speeds, a leaking oil pressure sender or oil thermostat o-ring can drip fairly steadily, but the oil blows away and does not leave any evidence. Examine this area closely.

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