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#12 of 41 Re: 03Impala LS uses 1 quart of oil evey 3300 miles [cnw] by lineman3 Mar 26, 2007 (6:47 pm)
Replying to: cnw (Mar 26, 2007 4:36 pm) I am just going by the last couple of post. Can anyone show me where in writing that the industry standard is 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles? I am not trying to be rude, however that is ridiculous. And if a mechanic or dealer or publication says it, they are just as ridiculous. Motors 30 plus years ago didn't use that kind of oil. There is an inherent use of oil in all internal combustion engines. Can't be helped. However, with a properly working motor, it is minimal. MY 67 pontiac V8 doesn't use a quart every 1000 miles, it doesn't move the level every 3000 miles. I was until recently a master tech for Harley Davidson. None of the motors I built or saw from the factory used oil like that. In fact I would be diagnosing that motor if it did. Oil leaks, valve guides, valve seal, rings, pistons, hone cross hatch, PCV valve, improper ECM/PCM tuning ( too much gas washing down the cylinders of oil ) and the list goes on. Don't accept 1 quart every 1000 miles. In california they call that a gross polluter. Just some thoughts, I am not trying to be dissrespectful to anyone. And if you wish to except that kind of oil usage thats ok too. You just don't have to.   Jeff Replies to this message: mymitties (Mar 27, 2007 2:45 am) heyphillip (Mar 27, 2007 2:43 pm) quietpro (Mar 27, 2007 5:58 pm) lineman3 (Mar 29, 2007 9:47 pm) lineman3 (Mar 29, 2007 9:47 pm) mymitties (Mar 30, 2007 8:50 am)
#13 of 41 Re: 03Impala LS uses 1 quart of oil evey 3300 miles [lineman3] by mymitties Mar 27, 2007 (2:45 am)
Replying to: lineman3 (Mar 26, 2007 6:47 pm) Hey there Jeff... Sorry man... this seems to have got you a litte irritated..!!     No your not being rude or disrespectful here...irritated yes, but that's ok...you have the freedom to voice your opinion.. Ya, just go to your computer, type in i.e... auto or car oil consumption in Yahoo or Google and away you go...And wella... different reports, reporters, sites, talk about various experiences & use by car makes/models , by manufactures , and by yes industry standards etc in numerous places. Hey Jeff, I understand that you are quite passionate about this, but personally speaking, I don't want to get into a big emotional hurrrrang with you over this.. If you think it's ridiculous and unacceptable, fine, you can take-up the issues with those who are reporting and writing on it in various sites..ok !!   The statement I read and reported on was that... " SOME OIL USE IS CONSIDERED NORMAL ON MOST NEW CARS THESE DAYS...NOT ALL THOUGH " etc. etc... The operative words being " MOST NEW" ...I glad to hear that your '67 V8 may not use anything near the so called reported standard oil consumption numbers.. Congratulations here..!! Personaly, I still think it is a little high at ! quart/1000 miles...Oh well.. But you know, I'm OK...I use absolutely none, and I am very, very happy .!!!!!! Well, case closed here...           Happy motoring....              Frank Replies to this message: heyphillip (Mar 27, 2007 2:43 pm) quietpro (Mar 27, 2007 5:58 pm) lineman3 (Mar 29, 2007 9:47 pm) lineman3 (Mar 29, 2007 9:47 pm) mymitties (Mar 30, 2007 8:50 am)
#14 of 41 Re: 03Impala LS uses 1 quart of oil evey 3300 miles [mymitties] by heyphillip Mar 27, 2007 (2:43 pm)
Replying to: mymitties (Mar 27, 2007 2:45 am) I called three different Chevy dealerships on this oil usage and what they tell me is a engine using a quart of oil at 3300 miles is considered a good working engine with this many miles on it according to Chevy specs. they told me that if i took it in for service to see what the problem is there isn't much they can do because 1,000 miles a quart is NORMAL!!!!!. Thats crazy. i explained that my other car a 1995 impala SS with 160,000 miles on it and it uses no oil at all. they said some cars use oil and some don't Replies to this message: quietpro (Mar 27, 2007 5:58 pm)
#15 of 41 Re: 03Impala LS uses 1 quart of oil evey 3300 miles [heyphillip] by quietpro Mar 27, 2007 (5:58 pm)
Replying to: heyphillip (Mar 27, 2007 2:43 pm) In my experience, minus cars with obvious oil burning or leaks, I've seen anywhere between 1/2 qt. to 1 qt. between oil changes (3,000 miles), often less.   I have to agree with Jeff on the higher use being a polluter. It's too bad pollution laws aren't tougher and enforced.   Cheers, Ron
#16 of 41 Re: Whaaaa??? [csandste] by heyphillip Mar 29, 2007 (3:01 pm)
Replying to: csandste (Mar 25, 2007 8:45 pm) I talked to at this date 10 different dealerships and they all told me the same thing which is CRAZY!! a quart every 1,000 miles is considered NORMAL GM specs. and my LS is in good working order as far as oil consumption.most of the dealerships recommend i start using the high mileage engine oil in my car. the question i have is this oil all hype.. and does it help with oil consumption? Replies to this message: quietpro (Mar 29, 2007 5:43 pm) csandste (Apr 03, 2007 7:22 pm) chrisis30 (Apr 05, 2007 8:27 am)
#17 of 41 Re: Whaaaa??? [heyphillip] by quietpro Mar 29, 2007 (5:43 pm)
Replying to: heyphillip (Mar 29, 2007 3:01 pm) From what they advertise with the high mileage oil, it has chemicals in it that help restore some of the elasticity of the seals and other components in older engines that tighten them up...and should/could help reduce oil consumption. They don't cost a whole lot more and I would give it a shot. I would monitor your oil consumption once you switch, give it a fair shot by adding more of the high mileage oil as it is consumed, and see if your consumption starts to drop off a bit. If it doesn't change at all, then the extra money isn't helping but you'll only be out a few bucks from the price of regular oil. If it does help, it will have been a cheap fix.
#18 of 41 Re: 03Impala LS uses 1 quart of oil evey 3300 miles [mymitties] by lineman3 Mar 29, 2007 (9:47 pm)
Replying to: mymitties (Mar 27, 2007 2:45 am) I want to first say that I was not trying to sound irritable, however, I do know that in print I sound that way , you are not the first to say so . So hopefully you wont hold it against me as it is not intentional. As for the dealerships, of course they are all going to repeat the corporate company line, trust me they are told what to say, we were too, I just didn't do it. I agree, as I said, some oil consuption is normal and cannot be helped in an internal combustion engine. And no, I too will not get into an emotional arguement back and forth, and I surely hope you will accept my explaination of the way I sound in print seriously, however, I do like a fair discussion on the subject. By the way, my 99 chevy silverado also doesn't use oil between changes, it has 63K on it.   Jeff
#19 of 41 Re: 03Impala LS uses 1 quart of oil evey 3300 miles [mymitties] by heyphillip Mar 30, 2007 (6:36 am)
Replying to: mymitties (Mar 25, 2007 4:06 am) I called the dealership today to get the history of the last owner who brought the car new there they tell me theres a PRIVACY ACT and they can't release that info. WHAT!!!! so if you buy a used car and you ask the dealership for the history of the car you can't get it but they want your money. i don't know if this is nation wide or just in the state of NJ. Replies to this message: mymitties (Mar 30, 2007 1:36 pm) mymitties (Mar 30, 2007 2:00 pm)
#20 of 41 Re: 03Impala LS uses 1 quart of oil evey 3300 miles [mymitties] by lineman3 Mar 29, 2007 (9:47 pm)
Replying to: mymitties (Mar 27, 2007 2:45 am) I want to first say that I was not trying to sound irritable, however, I do know that in print I sound that way , you are not the first to say so . So hopefully you wont hold it against me as it is not intentional. As for the dealerships, of course they are all going to repeat the corporate company line, trust me they are told what to say, we were too, I just didn't do it. I agree, as I said, some oil consuption is normal and cannot be helped in an internal combustion engine. And no, I too will not get into an emotional arguement back and forth, and I surely hope you will accept my explaination of the way I sound in print seriously, however, I do like a fair discussion on the subject. By the way, my 99 chevy silverado also doesn't use oil between changes, it has 63K on it.   Jeff Replies to this message: mymitties (Mar 30, 2007 8:50 am)
#21 of 41 Re: 03Impala LS uses 1 quart of oil evey 3300 miles [lineman3] by mymitties Mar 30, 2007 (8:50 am)
Replying to: lineman3 (Mar 29, 2007 9:47 pm) Hey Jeff..      Nope...Not holding anything against you my friend....   And, you know, I to like a fair discussion !! This is a great forum for this as you can well see...Great guys ( and Gals) here.   Yep...Sure do accept your explanation and everthing is COOl..!!                        Frank

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