Is it true that all 3.0 engines use oil. I used 1 qt in 3000 miles after having the compleat top end re done. I have no smoke, or any signs of oil on the ground under the rig.

 

This would be what, on Pirate4x4, is refered to as a "tuesday question".

Is someone else using your logon?

 

If it is, I have the pearl in the bunch.

Mine doesn't.

 

Well I'll be....... Choices,choices,choices......Decision, refrain could back-fire, brutally. Oh burn oil, probability high, I'd venture to geuss, from pers. exp., I blame it on that sneaky oil(100% synthetic) I use. I also have rebuilt 3vze.

 

Mine uses olive oil. It's healthier.

 

mine doesnt use any, just leaks. i have heard of that though. but i only believe it to a certain extent.

 

I can tell you that I was using 1.5 qts per 3k miles until I auto-RX'd the engine. Now the rear main oil seal leak has stopped and I'm down to a little less than a quart per 3k miles. I think the rest is maybe piston ring leak-by by with a few leaks from my front left cam seal which will get replaced if the timing belt ever goes...

 

mine did, about a quart every 5000 miles or so.

Aaron

 

I donot see any oil at all bu the rear or frount maim seals. or do I see any drippings on the ground. Where can it be going?

 

1 quart is well within specs for oil consumption.should it or should it not whos to say.toyota says 1 qrt in 1200 miles is acceptable.mitsubishi says 1qrt in 1000 miles is acceptable.neither would be acceptable to me,but 1qrt in 3000 does'nt concern me a bit.heck,its time to change it then anyway

 

ALL motors burn SOME oil.

 

mine is about 1/4 quart every 3500 miles

 

i was losing 1qt every month then I replaced my valve cover seals so far no leak anymore and no loss of oil like it was.

 

You have to remember that even though the top end is new the rings and cylinder walls are old. Many times a new top end will increase oil consumption (puts more stress on the rings since everything is now sealed up top). Still, 1 quart every 2-3K seems reasonable to me and is probably not enough for you to notice any smoke.

 

I hope that's extra virgin....

 

I agree with the above. Mine doesn't seem to noticeably consume oil. At least it didn't before. It just leaks now.

My wifes Camry uses about a quart every 5000 miles. I discovered that once when I didn't change the oil on time.

 

I know this is an old thread, but I'll chime in with my observations.

First 1qt/ 3000 miles is certainly acceptable for an old engine. even if the top end was redone.

second, this rate of consumption usually won't create visible smoke.

 

Mine uses about the same, 1qt per 3000

 

Oh shut up whiners, I use 1qt about every 1k, Change on 2k and its still clean.

 

Yea right! My 3.0 used to use 1 qt per 1000 before I changed my headgaskets, I'm not sure how much it will use now but I'm hoping less. I'll be happy if it's only 2 qts. per 3000 miles