2002 owners, oil consumption?
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From: SoCal
Originally posted by bayarea408
i am one of those lucky ones with only 1/2 qtr of oil loss every 2-3k mile when i do my oil change
i am one of those lucky ones with only 1/2 qtr of oil loss every 2-3k mile when i do my oil change
but I did change oil every 3000 miles...
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From: Honolulu
Originally posted by vin02s2k
what kind of oil did you guys put in? my car has 780 on it haven't check but i will do that now!
what kind of oil did you guys put in? my car has 780 on it haven't check but i will do that now!
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From: Lubbcok
[QUOTE]Originally posted by JetMech
The consensus on this board seems to be that this engine is oil quantity sensitive. Since it redlines at 9000 rpm I agree with that line of thinking. I check the oil at every fuel fill and keep it full even if it's only a 1/4 quart low. Just my .02
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Oil should be maintained at or near full.
The consensus on this board seems to be that this engine is oil quantity sensitive. Since it redlines at 9000 rpm I agree with that line of thinking. I check the oil at every fuel fill and keep it full even if it's only a 1/4 quart low. Just my .02
Eric [/QUOT
Oil should be maintained at or near full.
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From: Central USA
Originally posted by Billi
2400 miles. When it was new, oil level was above the top limit on the dipstick. At this point, level is now right smack at the middle. I'll add more oil once it reaches the lower limit.
2400 miles. When it was new, oil level was above the top limit on the dipstick. At this point, level is now right smack at the middle. I'll add more oil once it reaches the lower limit.