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2 quarts per 20k mileage

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by HeyYou!!!, Jul 4, 2024.

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  1. Jul 4, 2024 #1
    HeyYou!!!

    HeyYou!!! Bobtail Member

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    Talking to the owner of a 2012 KW with a epa 10 paccar 485 hp. Says no blow by but using 2 quarts per 20k miles. What’s going on here?
     
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  3. Jul 4, 2024 #2
    Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    sure it’s not gallons..?
     
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  4. Jul 4, 2024 #3
    HeyYou!!!

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    Nope. 2 quarts. I mean in the big picture doesn’t seem like a big deal but he’s made a point of putting it out there
     
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  5. Jul 4, 2024 #4
    Goodysnap

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    It’s not a big deal. Run it. Oils cheap.

    Miles and hours?
     
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  7. Jul 4, 2024 #5
    HeyYou!!!

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    1.03 mil and idk hours but I can imagine it’s not low. 33k
     
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  8. Jul 4, 2024 #6
    Lazer

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    2 qts is basically nothing for engines that size. I remember back in the day, on the farm running IH diesel tractors, plowing all day, and using a qt per day was considered normal, that’s with no leaks.
     
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  9. Jul 4, 2024 #7
    HeyYou!!!

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    Back in the day? Those aren’t the same engines like they are now. I mean 1st grade was D, E, F. now it’s the worst thing known to mankind lol but I hear what you’re saying
     
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  10. Jul 4, 2024 #8
    beastr123

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    Some engines will use up to a gallon of oil to get down to a level that it likes and then use next to nothing until it is time for a change.
     
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  11. Jul 4, 2024 #9
    BoxCarKidd

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    My wife's 2019 F150 has always used about a quart every 4,000 miles. Dealer says that is normal. That is a today's engine.
    His oil consumption is nothing for a road tractor. Do you not thank he is very fortunate?
     
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  12. Jul 4, 2024 #10
    Star Rider

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    Back in the day with a 318 Detroit, a gallon a DAY was normal.
     
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