Thread: Burning too much oil between changes
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Old 08-25-2012, 10:19 AM   #2
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Re: Burning too much oil between changes
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Originally Posted by 327chevy View Post
I don't know what would be considered a normal amount of oil to be used between changes but my 08 w/5.3l seems to be going through too much.Since I've had the truck,about 7.5 months,I've changed to oil once converting it over to Amsoil.When I changed it I noticed the level was lower than what I expected on the dipstick,like 2 quarts low,and the oil life meter is showing it's almost time for another change but I had to add a quart about 3 weeks ago because it was down.
How much oil are you guys noticing your trucks are using?
How much oil does it use the first 3K miles after oil change?

Any leaks or blue smoke out tail pipe?
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