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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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I heard it was normal for the 5.0's to burn a quart between changes is this true. Almost every stock 5.0 mustang I have seen burns oil but with no real noticable smoke. Mine has been through 3 quarts since my last change and I am getting no blue smoke.
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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3 quarts is not normal... .5-1 quart is much more acceptable.
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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3 quarts isnt normal at all. How long/many milesin between your oil changes?
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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Thats how I believe the previous owner of my car that its a rebuilt bottom end, because Im less than a quart down at oil change time. Doing another in the morning!
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