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| Author: | carlherrnstein [ Sat Aug 21, 2010 6:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Elusive oil leak |
I have a 85 engine that loses 10w30 oil at a rate of 1qt per 1500 miles. The engine has well over 100k on it, it has relatively new front main seal new valve cover gasket/head gasket and valve seals. The exhaust has no blue smoke and I do not see any engine oil drips on the engine. I am for a loss. Can any one offer any suggestions. Thanks for any help |
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| Author: | emsvitil [ Sat Aug 21, 2010 6:57 pm ] |
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At 1 qt per 1500 miles you won't notice any blue smoke........ It's most likely burning it off, and if the plugs don't get fouled, I wouldn't worry about it..... |
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| Author: | olafla [ Sat Aug 21, 2010 7:07 pm ] |
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| Sorreeee...
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| Author: | Joshie225 [ Sat Aug 21, 2010 7:16 pm ] |
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One quart ever 1500 miles on that old an engine? You have high standards Sir. I myself would be perfectly happy. |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Sat Aug 21, 2010 8:59 pm ] |
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Unless my engines use more than 1 quart every 800 miles, I am quite happy. Lou |
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| Author: | Charrlie_S [ Sun Aug 22, 2010 5:23 am ] |
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Back in the day, when these cars were new, the factory considered 1 qt per 1,000 mile acceptable. |
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| Author: | emsvitil [ Sun Aug 22, 2010 2:26 pm ] |
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Quote: Back in the day, when these cars were new, the factory considered 1 qt per 1,000 mile acceptable.
They still do...........
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| Author: | Doc [ Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:17 am ] |
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You may want to check the calibration of your dipstick... no joke. On my 66 Dart wagon, if I fill it to the "Full" mark, on the dipstick, it will quickly drop back down to the add line, then stay there. I later found-out that when at the full mark, there are 6 quarts in the engine.   These days, I run it at the add line and it "uses" way less oil. DD |
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| Author: | carlherrnstein [ Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:12 am ] |
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OK, So it looks like this is not as big a deal as I thought. thanks for the reassurance. |
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| Author: | Slant6225Valiant73 [ Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Elusive OIl Leak |
Your engine is perfect. Mine on the other hand loses about a quart every 100 miles, im pretty sure its leaking but i dont get many drips on the driveway, must be accentuated under load. I was thinking worn valve guides but there is no blue smoke on startup. |
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