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Old Nov 9, 2001 | 01:36 PM
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I am wondering when I can expect the oil consumption to slow down and hopefully stop altogether. 3800 miles now and so far I have added about 1.5 quarts. Still on break-in oil and plan to stay there for awhile (dealer suggests 7500 miles).

Also, has anyone found a good transmission fluid to make the shifting smoother?
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Old Nov 9, 2001 | 01:43 PM
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I seem to remember mine stopping around 8K or so.
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Old Nov 9, 2001 | 01:56 PM
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5K
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Old Nov 9, 2001 | 01:59 PM
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Mine seems to have stopped at about 4500 mi. and I used just shy of a quart. I'm still checking it often ,though.
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Old Nov 9, 2001 | 02:03 PM
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mine seems to have stopped at around 11K
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Old Nov 9, 2001 | 02:18 PM
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can someone please explain how to transform miles to km.

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Old Nov 9, 2001 | 02:37 PM
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Originally posted by 01s2k
can someone please explain how to transform miles to km.

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1 mile = 1.6 kilometers

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Old Nov 9, 2001 | 02:42 PM
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Mine never burned oil. I'm at about 4500 miles, have changed the oil once and just checked it. Not down any. Everyone talks about oil consumption. I wonder what's wrong with my car?
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Old Nov 9, 2001 | 02:46 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Garyj
[B]Mine never burned oil.
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Old Nov 9, 2001 | 02:54 PM
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Originally posted by TommyAmrani


havent' checked mine yet, and i have filled up gas only once though (500miles so far) AND MY DEALER TOLD ME NOT TO TOUCH THE OIL AT ALL TILL 7500?
Hey.... You're kiddin... right?
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