Is 1 quart per 1000 miles normal?
In a tip sheet to fleet-vehicle operators, GM says normal consumption “can be in the range of one quart within 2,000 miles on a properly driven and maintained vehicle.” Other manufacturers say nothing in their owner’s manuals about oil consumption — and if you ask what’s “normal,” the answer you get may depend on whom …
Why car consume more engine oil?
Hot exhaust gases burn oil on stems of the exhaust valves. If there’s too much clearance between the valve stems and guides, the engine will suck more oil down the guides and into the cylinders. This could be caused by valve guide wear and seals that are worn, cracked, missing, broken or improperly installed.
Is it normal to use a quart of oil per mile?
Unfortunately, to CYA all manufacturers place the phrase “oil consumption up to a quart in 1000 miles is considered normal” I would never consider that normal! However, like the host says you need to accurately monitor your consumption before discussing with a dealer.
Is it okay to use a quart every 1500 miles?
If your consumption drops under the “low normal range”, or is even HEADED THAT WAY, month by month, then you HAVE a problem. But it is perfectly conceivable and quite okay to be using a quart every 1500 miles.
How often should you change the oil in a VW?
Many very VERY expensive cars use oil, and some are even designed to do so. In fact, using some oil is a good thing. VW will absolutely not replace or repair an engine using a quart every 1,500 miles, and neither would I if I were them. One, get the “lemon” idea out of your head.
What’s the normal oil consumption for a car?
In a tip sheet to fleet-vehicle operators, GM says normal consumption “can be in the range of one quart within 2,000 miles on a properly driven and maintained vehicle.” Other manufacturers say nothing in their owner’s manuals about oil consumption — and if you ask what’s “normal,” the answer you get may depend on whom you talk to.