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Is it normal for a 5.0 to use oil

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Old 03-13-2007, 07:56 PM
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Default Is it normal for a 5.0 to use oil

My engine use's 1/2 to 3/4 of a quart between oil changes. 1986 74,000 miles One person I talked to said it's not that uncommon for this particular motor. What do you guy's think
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Old 03-13-2007, 07:57 PM
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a post made awhile back said,,,,,,,,,some do some dont, just depends on your car....but yeah its not unheard of.
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Old 03-13-2007, 09:01 PM
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Default RE: Is it normal for a 5.0 to use oil

my 93has 87000 and it uses about the same, but its only because it leaks out of the oil pan gasket
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leaky gaskets or hard valve seals.
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Old 03-13-2007, 09:04 PM
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mine would do the same
ive heard it's common
with these cars
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Old 03-13-2007, 09:08 PM
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Default RE: Is it normal for a 5.0 to use oil

Using oil is not normal for any car.
Theres some kind of problem causing it.
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Old 03-13-2007, 09:11 PM
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pjb, +1
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Old 03-13-2007, 09:26 PM
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ORIGINAL: PJB

Using oil is not normal for any car.
Theres some kind of problem causing it.
I disagree, I think all cars use alittle oil more than others if your beating the crap out of it every other day..............Atleast my trucks and cars do!


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Old 03-13-2007, 09:43 PM
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only owned 2 cars that didn't use a little a 93 buick and a 01 gt
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Old 03-13-2007, 10:19 PM
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All cars lose some oil. Some more then others. 1/2 a quart to 3/4 of a quart is nothing to worry about.
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