How much is to much?
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From: Lake Of the Ozarks, MO.
How much is to much? My car uses around 1 qt. of oil between oil changes. No leaks, no smoking. I never had a car that uses oil but then I have never had a high horse power car either. My car has the full bolt-on's, cam and heads. Runs fine no issues!
Is there anything that might be messed up or is this not out of the norm?
Is there anything that might be messed up or is this not out of the norm?
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Depends on how many miles you're running between changes. If you're doing 3000 mile changes, then I wouldn't get upset about it. If it's 1000 miles, then you've got a problem that should probably be looked at.
Have you checked for leaks? If it's leaking, most of them are too easy to fix to not do something about it.
Have you checked for leaks? If it's leaking, most of them are too easy to fix to not do something about it.
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Gm specs 400-600 miles per quart. I have had three of these cars and all used some oil. It's the pcv design that is the culprit in most cases. Get a good dual catch can set up if it bothers you.
My dad still daily drives his 01 1sc stripper that he bought new, and from day 1 it used around 1/2 to a quart every 3000 miles. That car is stock and at 80k miles it still runs and drives like new... Don't worry.
My dad still daily drives his 01 1sc stripper that he bought new, and from day 1 it used around 1/2 to a quart every 3000 miles. That car is stock and at 80k miles it still runs and drives like new... Don't worry.