1 quart every 900 miles?

tonioj · October 27th, 2007, 11:46 PM

i have a 2000 mustang gt 4.6 with about 57000 miles on it, i noticed it is using about 3 qts of oil between oil changes now, and every now and then it smokes on start up, i changed the pcv valve, air filter, and took it to the dealer, who told me it was normal for a ford to use 1 qt of oil every 900 miles??? is he telling the truth or is he just yanking my chain since the engine is under warranty?
plz help this is driving me crazy

HMUSN · October 27th, 2007, 11:48 PM

welcome to the forums.
your dealer is an assbag.
he is lying.

you need to talk to a ford rep.

Garhfer · October 27th, 2007, 11:55 PM

I never had a ford that did...

ricvpi · October 28th, 2007, 02:28 AM

my crown vic befor i had the motor built for the car had 154000 miles on it and never burned oil or even leaked so that tec is lying out his ass

Eagle2000GT · October 28th, 2007, 06:30 AM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

welcome to the forums.
your dealer is an assbag.
he is lying.

you need to talk to a ford rep.

+1

It was normal for cars in the 1960s, not today. I have driven many cars, both Ford and Chevy, past the 100,000 mark and rarely added oil between oil changes.

tonioj · October 29th, 2007, 05:08 PM

i thought the same thing, i've NEVER known an engine to use that much oil, i'm thinking he's saying that because the engine is under warranty.
thanks for the replies guys.
i think i'm going to enjoy being a part of this forum..

G.T. Rags · October 29th, 2007, 08:11 PM

my car used to do that........

i switched to synthetic and it stopped......

tonioj · October 31st, 2007, 08:51 PM

do you recommend a certain brand of synthetic oil? did you used full synthetic ? ford said they used synthetic blend oil.

Thewolfman456 · October 31st, 2007, 09:05 PM

I suggest Mobile 1, but that's just me.

MustangMatt96GT · October 31st, 2007, 09:08 PM

Royal Purple is all mine gets!

Onemanzu · November 1st, 2007, 03:09 AM

152K and i swapped the oil today... was a tad under 5 quarts but thats cause i used to oil pans to speed up the process

no oil burning for me

Ryan Paymaster · November 3rd, 2007, 11:10 AM

I have a 1996 Cobra, and they are apparently known for running through some oil.

I put on an air/oil seperator on the PCV and after one day was amazed at how much oil it collected.

Also, if you are starting the car up on startup you might need new valve seals, actually, probably do.

I'd say I run through at least a quart every oil change, if not more depending on how hard I drive it. Then again, this is the DOHC.

G.T. Rags · November 3rd, 2007, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Ryan Paymaster

I have a 1996 Cobra, and they are apparently known for running through some oil.

I put on an air/oil seperator on the PCV and after one day was amazed at how much oil it collected.

Also, if you are starting the car up on startup you might need new valve seals, actually, probably do.

I'd say I run through at least a quart every oil change, if not more depending on how hard I drive it. Then again, this is the DOHC.

huh?

Fryrice · November 4th, 2007, 03:47 PM

Sounds like your leakin a little somewhere.

cliffyk · November 6th, 2007, 07:09 PM

The factory manual never defines "excessive oil consumption", although it states that the service technician needs to:

"Define excessive oil consumption, such as the number of miles driven per liter (quart) of oil used. Also determine customer's driving habits, such as sustained high speed operation, towing, extended idle and other considerations."

3 qts in 3000 (2700) miles, on an engine with 57k on it, sure meets my defintion of excessive consumption--BTW, I have 58k on my '03 GT and it doesn't burn a drop in 2500 miles (10W-30 synthetic, Florida=HOT)...

TheBusher · November 6th, 2007, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

welcome to the forums.
your dealer is an assbag.
he is lying.

you need to talk to a ford rep.

+1 I had a Ford Tech tell me one time (when I was fairly new to my car, and mustangs) that said I needed new brake pads, and a tranny flush. I had 20,000 miles on my car. I was a little sceptical, so I talked to buddy of mine who was an auto mechanic and he said they were bull-shitting me. He said there would be know way I would need new pads at 20,000 mile unless I beat the hell outta my brakes. He also mentioned that you don't "flush" manuals, it's a simple drain and fill. I took his advice and didn't bother with taking my car back to Ford. Ever since then, when I take my car to get oil changes, warr work, etc. they have never once mentioned anything about my brakes or tranny. They say they all check out fine. One time I even asked a Tach to check my brakes and tranny, and he said they both looked fine. Just anotherr tech tryin' to squeez money out of people... or in your case lying so they won't have to fix your car while it's under warr...

oasr87 · November 9th, 2007, 11:40 PM

mine does'nt burn any oil but it sure does leak...

October 27th, 2007, 11:46 PM	#1
tonioj Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	1 quart every 900 miles? i have a 2000 mustang gt 4.6 with about 57000 miles on it, i noticed it is using about 3 qts of oil between oil changes now, and every now and then it smokes on start up, i changed the pcv valve, air filter, and took it to the dealer, who told me it was normal for a ford to use 1 qt of oil every 900 miles??? is he telling the truth or is he just yanking my chain since the engine is under warranty? plz help this is driving me crazy

October 27th, 2007, 11:48 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	welcome to the forums. your dealer is an assbag. he is lying. you need to talk to a ford rep. __________________

October 27th, 2007, 11:55 PM	#3
Garhfer Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Conv. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL Posts: 1,790 iTrader: 0 reviews	I never had a ford that did... __________________ 2004 GT Boosted by Vortech

October 28th, 2007, 02:28 AM	#4
ricvpi Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 40 iTrader: 0 reviews	my crown vic befor i had the motor built for the car had 154000 miles on it and never burned oil or even leaked so that tec is lying out his ass __________________ 97 crown vic p71- P&P PI heads ,swap,Sct custom tune ,40 series flowmaster ,3.27's trak loc .

October 31st, 2007, 09:08 PM	#10
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,168 iTrader: 3 reviews	Royal Purple is all mine gets! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

October 29th, 2007, 05:08 PM	#6
tonioj Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	i thought the same thing, i've NEVER known an engine to use that much oil, i'm thinking he's saying that because the engine is under warranty. thanks for the replies guys. i think i'm going to enjoy being a part of this forum..

October 31st, 2007, 08:51 PM	#8
tonioj Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	do you recommend a certain brand of synthetic oil? did you used full synthetic ? ford said they used synthetic blend oil.

October 31st, 2007, 09:05 PM	#9
Thewolfman456 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 481 iTrader: 0 reviews	I suggest Mobile 1, but that's just me.

November 1st, 2007, 03:09 AM	#11
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,514 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	152K and i swapped the oil today... was a tad under 5 quarts but thats cause i used to oil pans to speed up the process no oil burning for me __________________ My Foz

November 3rd, 2007, 11:10 AM	#12
Ryan Paymaster Enthusiast 1996 Ford SVT Cobra 13.36@102 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Plainfield, IL USA Posts: 661 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a 1996 Cobra, and they are apparently known for running through some oil. I put on an air/oil seperator on the PCV and after one day was amazed at how much oil it collected. Also, if you are starting the car up on startup you might need new valve seals, actually, probably do. I'd say I run through at least a quart every oil change, if not more depending on how hard I drive it. Then again, this is the DOHC.

November 4th, 2007, 03:47 PM	#14
Fryrice Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VA Posts: 2,034 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sounds like your leakin a little somewhere. __________________ Fryrice has left the building.

November 6th, 2007, 07:09 PM	#15
cliffyk Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 1,362 iTrader: 0 reviews	The factory manual never defines "excessive oil consumption", although it states that the service technician needs to: "Define excessive oil consumption, such as the number of miles driven per liter (quart) of oil used. Also determine customer's driving habits, such as sustained high speed operation, towing, extended idle and other considerations." 3 qts in 3000 (2700) miles, on an engine with 57k on it, sure meets my defintion of excessive consumption--BTW, I have 58k on my '03 GT and it doesn't burn a drop in 2500 miles (10W-30 synthetic, Florida=HOT)... __________________ -cliff knight- My Mustang 2003 GT, UPR X, FRPP 24lb/h injectors, Magnaflow, 180° stat, PP 70mm TB & plenum, Delta Force Commando, Steeda UDPs, Ralco RZ_flywheel, RAM HDX clutch 3.73s, 262 rwHP/305 ft.lb. Flex-fuel: burns gas and rubber...

November 9th, 2007, 11:40 PM	#17
oasr87 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 127 iTrader: 0 reviews	mine does'nt burn any oil but it sure does leak...

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