Tegger's latest oil consumption

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Tegger, Mar 29, 2008.

  1. Tegger

    Tegger Guest

    Over the last 979.3 miles... 2,500 miles per quart.

    Since I started getting really scientific about it, it seems as though I
    may have earlier been mistaken about my car's excessive oil usage.

    So far (in miles):
    296,919 to 297,919 - 2,500 mi/qt
    298,032 to 299,032 - 2,175 mi/qt
    299,493 to 300,472 - 2,500 mi/qt

    There is some "fudge factor" involved in my measurements, since I'm trying
    to quickly measure exactly where the top of the oil is on the dipstick
    before it slides down. I go pessimistic, just to be sure.

    I've noticed the level is slightly different from one side of the stick to
    the other, a consequence of the fact that the stick enters the oil pan on
    an angle. I therefore use the same side all the time.
     
    Tegger, Mar 29, 2008
    #1
  2. Tegger

    TomP Guest

    That's good for an engine with that kind of mileage.
     
    TomP, Mar 29, 2008
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