Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

This Jeep has 125,000 miles. Runs good, no problem. I have used Mobil 1
synthetic oil since it was new.

The engine used almost no oil until I got to about 110,000 miles. After
that, I started noticing that it was using some oil, which I thought was
normal. After now paying closer attention, I see that it now uses one quart
every 3,000 miles.

Is this fairly normal oil consumption ?

Thanks for any comments.

--James--

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

James wrote:
> This Jeep has 125,000 miles. Runs good, no problem. I have used
> Mobil 1 synthetic oil since it was new.
>
> The engine used almost no oil until I got to about 110,000 miles.
> After that, I started noticing that it was using some oil, which I
> thought was normal. After now paying closer attention, I see that it
> now uses one quart every 3,000 miles.
>
> Is this fairly normal oil consumption ?

I wouldn't think so, my 93 ZJ has over 131k and doesn't burn any oil.

Any leaks? Valve covers, vents, oil in the air filter? Bad or restricted
CCV system can suck oil back into the intake. Either way I'd be checking
the plugs to see if you have fouling in any cylinder.

--
DougW

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

James wrote:
> This Jeep has 125,000 miles. Runs good, no problem. I have used
> Mobil 1 synthetic oil since it was new.
>
> The engine used almost no oil until I got to about 110,000 miles.
> After that, I started noticing that it was using some oil, which I
> thought was normal. After now paying closer attention, I see that it
> now uses one quart every 3,000 miles.
>
> Is this fairly normal oil consumption ?

I wouldn't think so, my 93 ZJ has over 131k and doesn't burn any oil.

Any leaks? Valve covers, vents, oil in the air filter? Bad or restricted
CCV system can suck oil back into the intake. Either way I'd be checking
the plugs to see if you have fouling in any cylinder.

--
DougW

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

James wrote:
> This Jeep has 125,000 miles. Runs good, no problem. I have used
> Mobil 1 synthetic oil since it was new.
>
> The engine used almost no oil until I got to about 110,000 miles.
> After that, I started noticing that it was using some oil, which I
> thought was normal. After now paying closer attention, I see that it
> now uses one quart every 3,000 miles.
>
> Is this fairly normal oil consumption ?

I wouldn't think so, my 93 ZJ has over 131k and doesn't burn any oil.

Any leaks? Valve covers, vents, oil in the air filter? Bad or restricted
CCV system can suck oil back into the intake. Either way I'd be checking
the plugs to see if you have fouling in any cylinder.

--
DougW

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

What weight oil are you using? Are you sure it isn't leaking?

Carl


"James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
news:xvmdnT1CqaGJT2TZnZ2dnUVZ_rCdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>
> This Jeep has 125,000 miles. Runs good, no problem. I have used Mobil
> 1
> synthetic oil since it was new.
>
> The engine used almost no oil until I got to about 110,000 miles. After
> that, I started noticing that it was using some oil, which I thought was
> normal. After now paying closer attention, I see that it now uses one
> quart
> every 3,000 miles.
>
> Is this fairly normal oil consumption ?
>
> Thanks for any comments.
>
> --James--
>
>

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

What weight oil are you using? Are you sure it isn't leaking?

Carl


"James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
news:xvmdnT1CqaGJT2TZnZ2dnUVZ_rCdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>
> This Jeep has 125,000 miles. Runs good, no problem. I have used Mobil
> 1
> synthetic oil since it was new.
>
> The engine used almost no oil until I got to about 110,000 miles. After
> that, I started noticing that it was using some oil, which I thought was
> normal. After now paying closer attention, I see that it now uses one
> quart
> every 3,000 miles.
>
> Is this fairly normal oil consumption ?
>
> Thanks for any comments.
>
> --James--
>
>

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

What weight oil are you using? Are you sure it isn't leaking?

Carl


"James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
news:xvmdnT1CqaGJT2TZnZ2dnUVZ_rCdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>
> This Jeep has 125,000 miles. Runs good, no problem. I have used Mobil
> 1
> synthetic oil since it was new.
>
> The engine used almost no oil until I got to about 110,000 miles. After
> that, I started noticing that it was using some oil, which I thought was
> normal. After now paying closer attention, I see that it now uses one
> quart
> every 3,000 miles.
>
> Is this fairly normal oil consumption ?
>
> Thanks for any comments.
>
> --James--
>
>

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

James proclaimed:
> This Jeep has 125,000 miles. Runs good, no problem. I have used Mobil 1
> synthetic oil since it was new.
>
> The engine used almost no oil until I got to about 110,000 miles. After
> that, I started noticing that it was using some oil, which I thought was
> normal. After now paying closer attention, I see that it now uses one quart
> every 3,000 miles.
>
> Is this fairly normal oil consumption ?
>
> Thanks for any comments.

You will find references that claim that one quart per 3K miles is
"normal" for any mileage on the engine. e.g. factories not wanting to
deal with loose engines. I'm not one of them.

Is it burning the oil or leaking it?

Typical causes are valve guides, rings, or just ordinary old leaks.
Compression pretty much the same in all cylinders?

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

James proclaimed:
> This Jeep has 125,000 miles. Runs good, no problem. I have used Mobil 1
> synthetic oil since it was new.
>
> The engine used almost no oil until I got to about 110,000 miles. After
> that, I started noticing that it was using some oil, which I thought was
> normal. After now paying closer attention, I see that it now uses one quart
> every 3,000 miles.
>
> Is this fairly normal oil consumption ?
>
> Thanks for any comments.

You will find references that claim that one quart per 3K miles is
"normal" for any mileage on the engine. e.g. factories not wanting to
deal with loose engines. I'm not one of them.

Is it burning the oil or leaking it?

Typical causes are valve guides, rings, or just ordinary old leaks.
Compression pretty much the same in all cylinders?

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

James proclaimed:
> This Jeep has 125,000 miles. Runs good, no problem. I have used Mobil 1
> synthetic oil since it was new.
>
> The engine used almost no oil until I got to about 110,000 miles. After
> that, I started noticing that it was using some oil, which I thought was
> normal. After now paying closer attention, I see that it now uses one quart
> every 3,000 miles.
>
> Is this fairly normal oil consumption ?
>
> Thanks for any comments.

You will find references that claim that one quart per 3K miles is
"normal" for any mileage on the engine. e.g. factories not wanting to
deal with loose engines. I'm not one of them.

Is it burning the oil or leaking it?

Typical causes are valve guides, rings, or just ordinary old leaks.
Compression pretty much the same in all cylinders?

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

I have not detected any leaks, or had compression testing. I will pay more
attention to the items mentioned, including the possibility of restricted
CCV system.

I use 5W-30 weight oil.

My best guess is that it is burning the oil, but I can't be certain.

Thanks to all for the replies.

--James--

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

I have not detected any leaks, or had compression testing. I will pay more
attention to the items mentioned, including the possibility of restricted
CCV system.

I use 5W-30 weight oil.

My best guess is that it is burning the oil, but I can't be certain.

Thanks to all for the replies.

--James--

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

I have not detected any leaks, or had compression testing. I will pay more
attention to the items mentioned, including the possibility of restricted
CCV system.

I use 5W-30 weight oil.

My best guess is that it is burning the oil, but I can't be certain.

Thanks to all for the replies.

--James--

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

The 5w30 is a little thin for the mileage on that engine. Putting in 10w30
should help.

Carl



"James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
news:dcidnUZBptfMrmfZnZ2dnUVZ_r2dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I have not detected any leaks, or had compression testing. I will pay more
> attention to the items mentioned, including the possibility of restricted
> CCV system.
>
> I use 5W-30 weight oil.
>
> My best guess is that it is burning the oil, but I can't be certain.
>
> Thanks to all for the replies.
>
> --James--
>
>

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

The 5w30 is a little thin for the mileage on that engine. Putting in 10w30
should help.

Carl



"James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
news:dcidnUZBptfMrmfZnZ2dnUVZ_r2dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I have not detected any leaks, or had compression testing. I will pay more
> attention to the items mentioned, including the possibility of restricted
> CCV system.
>
> I use 5W-30 weight oil.
>
> My best guess is that it is burning the oil, but I can't be certain.
>
> Thanks to all for the replies.
>
> --James--
>
>

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

The 5w30 is a little thin for the mileage on that engine. Putting in 10w30
should help.

Carl



"James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
news:dcidnUZBptfMrmfZnZ2dnUVZ_r2dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I have not detected any leaks, or had compression testing. I will pay more
> attention to the items mentioned, including the possibility of restricted
> CCV system.
>
> I use 5W-30 weight oil.
>
> My best guess is that it is burning the oil, but I can't be certain.
>
> Thanks to all for the replies.
>
> --James--
>
>

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

Carl , maybe I will try to switch to 10W-30 and see if that makes a
difference.

Thanks !!

--james--

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

Carl , maybe I will try to switch to 10W-30 and see if that makes a
difference.

Thanks !!

--james--

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

Carl , maybe I will try to switch to 10W-30 and see if that makes a
difference.

Thanks !!

--james--

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

James,

Let us know how muc (if any) improvement there is. I have a few more
ideas that will help if just 10-30 doesnt.

Carl



"James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
news:D9-dnS92FK0slWbZnZ2dnUVZ_v6dnZ2d@comcast.com...
> Carl , maybe I will try to switch to 10W-30 and see if that makes a
> difference.
>
> Thanks !!
>
> --james--
>
>

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

James,

Let us know how muc (if any) improvement there is. I have a few more
ideas that will help if just 10-30 doesnt.

Carl



"James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
news:D9-dnS92FK0slWbZnZ2dnUVZ_v6dnZ2d@comcast.com...
> Carl , maybe I will try to switch to 10W-30 and see if that makes a
> difference.
>
> Thanks !!
>
> --james--
>
>

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

James,

Let us know how muc (if any) improvement there is. I have a few more
ideas that will help if just 10-30 doesnt.

Carl



"James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
news:D9-dnS92FK0slWbZnZ2dnUVZ_v6dnZ2d@comcast.com...
> Carl , maybe I will try to switch to 10W-30 and see if that makes a
> difference.
>
> Thanks !!
>
> --james--
>
>

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

Another thing you can do is "look on the bright side". If you are burning
oil, you have upper cylinder lubrication. ;^)

Earle

"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:7-mdnVV5Ts1HjmbZnZ2dnUVZ_rednZ2d@comcast.com...
> James,
>
> Let us know how muc (if any) improvement there is. I have a few more
> ideas that will help if just 10-30 doesnt.
>
> Carl
>
>
>
> "James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
> news:D9-dnS92FK0slWbZnZ2dnUVZ_v6dnZ2d@comcast.com...
> > Carl , maybe I will try to switch to 10W-30 and see if that makes a
> > difference.
> >
> > Thanks !!
> >
> > --james--
> >
> >
>
>

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

Another thing you can do is "look on the bright side". If you are burning
oil, you have upper cylinder lubrication. ;^)

Earle

"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:7-mdnVV5Ts1HjmbZnZ2dnUVZ_rednZ2d@comcast.com...
> James,
>
> Let us know how muc (if any) improvement there is. I have a few more
> ideas that will help if just 10-30 doesnt.
>
> Carl
>
>
>
> "James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
> news:D9-dnS92FK0slWbZnZ2dnUVZ_v6dnZ2d@comcast.com...
> > Carl , maybe I will try to switch to 10W-30 and see if that makes a
> > difference.
> >
> > Thanks !!
> >
> > --james--
> >
> >
>
>

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

Another thing you can do is "look on the bright side". If you are burning
oil, you have upper cylinder lubrication. ;^)

Earle

"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:7-mdnVV5Ts1HjmbZnZ2dnUVZ_rednZ2d@comcast.com...
> James,
>
> Let us know how muc (if any) improvement there is. I have a few more
> ideas that will help if just 10-30 doesnt.
>
> Carl
>
>
>
> "James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
> news:D9-dnS92FK0slWbZnZ2dnUVZ_v6dnZ2d@comcast.com...
> > Carl , maybe I will try to switch to 10W-30 and see if that makes a
> > difference.
> >
> > Thanks !!
> >
> > --james--
> >
> >
>
>

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

At normal running temps, 10W-30 and 5W-30 are identical 30 weight oils.
The 5W is only that weight when it's cold.

Jerry

Carl wrote:
> The 5w30 is a little thin for the mileage on that engine. Putting in 10w30
> should help.
>
> Carl
>
>
>
> "James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
> news:dcidnUZBptfMrmfZnZ2dnUVZ_r2dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> I have not detected any leaks, or had compression testing. I will pay more
>> attention to the items mentioned, including the possibility of restricted
>> CCV system.
>>
>> I use 5W-30 weight oil.
>>
>> My best guess is that it is burning the oil, but I can't be certain.
>>
>> Thanks to all for the replies.
>>
>> --James--
>>
>>
>
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

At normal running temps, 10W-30 and 5W-30 are identical 30 weight oils.
The 5W is only that weight when it's cold.

Jerry

Carl wrote:
> The 5w30 is a little thin for the mileage on that engine. Putting in 10w30
> should help.
>
> Carl
>
>
>
> "James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
> news:dcidnUZBptfMrmfZnZ2dnUVZ_r2dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> I have not detected any leaks, or had compression testing. I will pay more
>> attention to the items mentioned, including the possibility of restricted
>> CCV system.
>>
>> I use 5W-30 weight oil.
>>
>> My best guess is that it is burning the oil, but I can't be certain.
>>
>> Thanks to all for the replies.
>>
>> --James--
>>
>>
>
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

At normal running temps, 10W-30 and 5W-30 are identical 30 weight oils.
The 5W is only that weight when it's cold.

Jerry

Carl wrote:
> The 5w30 is a little thin for the mileage on that engine. Putting in 10w30
> should help.
>
> Carl
>
>
>
> "James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
> news:dcidnUZBptfMrmfZnZ2dnUVZ_r2dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> I have not detected any leaks, or had compression testing. I will pay more
>> attention to the items mentioned, including the possibility of restricted
>> CCV system.
>>
>> I use 5W-30 weight oil.
>>
>> My best guess is that it is burning the oil, but I can't be certain.
>>
>> Thanks to all for the replies.
>>
>> --James--
>>
>>
>
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

And 5w is so light, it's probably burning when it's cold.

Carl

"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@cox.net> wrote in message
news:FyIKg.14665$lv.10645@fed1read12...
> At normal running temps, 10W-30 and 5W-30 are identical 30 weight oils.
> The 5W is only that weight when it's cold.
>
> Jerry
>
> Carl wrote:
>> The 5w30 is a little thin for the mileage on that engine. Putting in
>> 10w30 should help.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>>
>> "James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
>> news:dcidnUZBptfMrmfZnZ2dnUVZ_r2dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>> I have not detected any leaks, or had compression testing. I will pay
>>> more
>>> attention to the items mentioned, including the possibility of
>>> restricted
>>> CCV system.
>>>
>>> I use 5W-30 weight oil.
>>>
>>> My best guess is that it is burning the oil, but I can't be certain.
>>>
>>> Thanks to all for the replies.
>>>
>>> --James--
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

And 5w is so light, it's probably burning when it's cold.

Carl

"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@cox.net> wrote in message
news:FyIKg.14665$lv.10645@fed1read12...
> At normal running temps, 10W-30 and 5W-30 are identical 30 weight oils.
> The 5W is only that weight when it's cold.
>
> Jerry
>
> Carl wrote:
>> The 5w30 is a little thin for the mileage on that engine. Putting in
>> 10w30 should help.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>>
>> "James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
>> news:dcidnUZBptfMrmfZnZ2dnUVZ_r2dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>> I have not detected any leaks, or had compression testing. I will pay
>>> more
>>> attention to the items mentioned, including the possibility of
>>> restricted
>>> CCV system.
>>>
>>> I use 5W-30 weight oil.
>>>
>>> My best guess is that it is burning the oil, but I can't be certain.
>>>
>>> Thanks to all for the replies.
>>>
>>> --James--
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

And 5w is so light, it's probably burning when it's cold.

Carl

"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@cox.net> wrote in message
news:FyIKg.14665$lv.10645@fed1read12...
> At normal running temps, 10W-30 and 5W-30 are identical 30 weight oils.
> The 5W is only that weight when it's cold.
>
> Jerry
>
> Carl wrote:
>> The 5w30 is a little thin for the mileage on that engine. Putting in
>> 10w30 should help.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>>
>> "James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
>> news:dcidnUZBptfMrmfZnZ2dnUVZ_r2dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>> I have not detected any leaks, or had compression testing. I will pay
>>> more
>>> attention to the items mentioned, including the possibility of
>>> restricted
>>> CCV system.
>>>
>>> I use 5W-30 weight oil.
>>>
>>> My best guess is that it is burning the oil, but I can't be certain.
>>>
>>> Thanks to all for the replies.
>>>
>>> --James--
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

James proclaimed:

> Carl , maybe I will try to switch to 10W-30 and see if that makes a
> difference.


If your engine has gone from burning no oil to suddenly increased oil
consumption, something is wrong. It may not be seriously wrong or it
might be something that if you don't fix it will cost money. First look
for leaks and then if you don't find any, try compression/leakdown test.
A good mechanic will often tell you whether it is something that will
just cost you a bit of oil consumption or a lot of money.

After you find out what it is, you might want to try a half can of STP
in the oil.

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

James proclaimed:

> Carl , maybe I will try to switch to 10W-30 and see if that makes a
> difference.


If your engine has gone from burning no oil to suddenly increased oil
consumption, something is wrong. It may not be seriously wrong or it
might be something that if you don't fix it will cost money. First look
for leaks and then if you don't find any, try compression/leakdown test.
A good mechanic will often tell you whether it is something that will
just cost you a bit of oil consumption or a lot of money.

After you find out what it is, you might want to try a half can of STP
in the oil.

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

James proclaimed:

> Carl , maybe I will try to switch to 10W-30 and see if that makes a
> difference.


If your engine has gone from burning no oil to suddenly increased oil
consumption, something is wrong. It may not be seriously wrong or it
might be something that if you don't fix it will cost money. First look
for leaks and then if you don't find any, try compression/leakdown test.
A good mechanic will often tell you whether it is something that will
just cost you a bit of oil consumption or a lot of money.

After you find out what it is, you might want to try a half can of STP
in the oil.

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

STP is great stuff in a really tired engine, but that doesn't really
sound like James's problem.

Before adding something like STP I'd try the 10W-30 change and if that
didn't do it 10W-40.

But a sudden change would be worrisome, with normal wear the increase
should be gradual, I suspect something else is going on, and probably a
lot cheaper to fix than a ring job!

(By the way, did you guys know STP used to be a Studebaker product? <G>)

Jeff DeWitt

Lon wrote:
> James proclaimed:
>
>> Carl , maybe I will try to switch to 10W-30 and see if that makes a
>> difference.
>
>
>
> If your engine has gone from burning no oil to suddenly increased oil
> consumption, something is wrong. It may not be seriously wrong or it
> might be something that if you don't fix it will cost money. First look
> for leaks and then if you don't find any, try compression/leakdown test.
> A good mechanic will often tell you whether it is something that will
> just cost you a bit of oil consumption or a lot of money.
>
> After you find out what it is, you might want to try a half can of STP
> in the oil.

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

STP is great stuff in a really tired engine, but that doesn't really
sound like James's problem.

Before adding something like STP I'd try the 10W-30 change and if that
didn't do it 10W-40.

But a sudden change would be worrisome, with normal wear the increase
should be gradual, I suspect something else is going on, and probably a
lot cheaper to fix than a ring job!

(By the way, did you guys know STP used to be a Studebaker product? <G>)

Jeff DeWitt

Lon wrote:
> James proclaimed:
>
>> Carl , maybe I will try to switch to 10W-30 and see if that makes a
>> difference.
>
>
>
> If your engine has gone from burning no oil to suddenly increased oil
> consumption, something is wrong. It may not be seriously wrong or it
> might be something that if you don't fix it will cost money. First look
> for leaks and then if you don't find any, try compression/leakdown test.
> A good mechanic will often tell you whether it is something that will
> just cost you a bit of oil consumption or a lot of money.
>
> After you find out what it is, you might want to try a half can of STP
> in the oil.

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

STP is great stuff in a really tired engine, but that doesn't really
sound like James's problem.

Before adding something like STP I'd try the 10W-30 change and if that
didn't do it 10W-40.

But a sudden change would be worrisome, with normal wear the increase
should be gradual, I suspect something else is going on, and probably a
lot cheaper to fix than a ring job!

(By the way, did you guys know STP used to be a Studebaker product? <G>)

Jeff DeWitt

Lon wrote:
> James proclaimed:
>
>> Carl , maybe I will try to switch to 10W-30 and see if that makes a
>> difference.
>
>
>
> If your engine has gone from burning no oil to suddenly increased oil
> consumption, something is wrong. It may not be seriously wrong or it
> might be something that if you don't fix it will cost money. First look
> for leaks and then if you don't find any, try compression/leakdown test.
> A good mechanic will often tell you whether it is something that will
> just cost you a bit of oil consumption or a lot of money.
>
> After you find out what it is, you might want to try a half can of STP
> in the oil.

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

what engine do you have???

Carl wrote:

> And 5w is so light, it's probably burning when it's cold.
>
> Carl
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:FyIKg.14665$lv.10645@fed1read12...
> > At normal running temps, 10W-30 and 5W-30 are identical 30 weight oils.
> > The 5W is only that weight when it's cold.
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> > Carl wrote:
> >> The 5w30 is a little thin for the mileage on that engine. Putting in
> >> 10w30 should help.
> >>
> >> Carl
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
> >> news:dcidnUZBptfMrmfZnZ2dnUVZ_r2dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >>> I have not detected any leaks, or had compression testing. I will pay
> >>> more
> >>> attention to the items mentioned, including the possibility of
> >>> restricted
> >>> CCV system.
> >>>
> >>> I use 5W-30 weight oil.
> >>>
> >>> My best guess is that it is burning the oil, but I can't be certain.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks to all for the replies.
> >>>
> >>> --James--
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

what engine do you have???

Carl wrote:

> And 5w is so light, it's probably burning when it's cold.
>
> Carl
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:FyIKg.14665$lv.10645@fed1read12...
> > At normal running temps, 10W-30 and 5W-30 are identical 30 weight oils.
> > The 5W is only that weight when it's cold.
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> > Carl wrote:
> >> The 5w30 is a little thin for the mileage on that engine. Putting in
> >> 10w30 should help.
> >>
> >> Carl
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
> >> news:dcidnUZBptfMrmfZnZ2dnUVZ_r2dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >>> I have not detected any leaks, or had compression testing. I will pay
> >>> more
> >>> attention to the items mentioned, including the possibility of
> >>> restricted
> >>> CCV system.
> >>>
> >>> I use 5W-30 weight oil.
> >>>
> >>> My best guess is that it is burning the oil, but I can't be certain.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks to all for the replies.
> >>>
> >>> --James--
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Oil Consumption 2000 JGC V-8
 

what engine do you have???

Carl wrote:

> And 5w is so light, it's probably burning when it's cold.
>
> Carl
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:FyIKg.14665$lv.10645@fed1read12...
> > At normal running temps, 10W-30 and 5W-30 are identical 30 weight oils.
> > The 5W is only that weight when it's cold.
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> > Carl wrote:
> >> The 5w30 is a little thin for the mileage on that engine. Putting in
> >> 10w30 should help.
> >>
> >> Carl
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "James" <jnipperxxx@nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
> >> news:dcidnUZBptfMrmfZnZ2dnUVZ_r2dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >>> I have not detected any leaks, or had compression testing. I will pay
> >>> more
> >>> attention to the items mentioned, including the possibility of
> >>> restricted
> >>> CCV system.
> >>>
> >>> I use 5W-30 weight oil.
> >>>
> >>> My best guess is that it is burning the oil, but I can't be certain.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks to all for the replies.
> >>>
> >>> --James--
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/