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Oil usage between oil changes

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Otrliveload, Jul 17, 2019.

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  1. Jul 17, 2019 #1
    Otrliveload

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    So i have a 19 mack anthem with the mp8 motor in it. Would using 1.5 gallons of oil be acceptable to burn in 37,483 miles? No visible leaks anywhere except the blowby tube is little oily. Had oil changed at 70,117 miles and now were at 107600 miles since last oil change. They require you to use 10w-30 oil in this motor.
     
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  3. Jul 17, 2019 #2
    I glide 47

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    Wouldn't bother me at all
     
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    DUNE-T

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    Oil change every 37k miles. Mama Mia!
     
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  5. Jul 17, 2019 #4
    Otrliveload

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    Thank you very much for the info
     
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    Otrliveload

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  8. Jul 17, 2019 #6
    swaan

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    I wouldn't follow those oil change recommendations. Your a fool if you think the manufacturer has your best interests at heart with those intervals.

    Sure sells parts thou!

    As for the oil usage, totally acceptable for that kinda mileage. If you changed the oil at 20,000 you probably wouldn't have to add any.
     
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  9. Jul 17, 2019 #7
    starmac

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    You didn't read the whole thread. lol
     
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  10. Jul 17, 2019 #8
    MartinFromBC

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    That is nothing for oil use. Heck try a cummins, those suckers burn so much oil I was ready to buy a refinery.
     
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  11. Jul 17, 2019 #9
    Brandt

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    Detroit Diesel don't burn oil
     
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  12. Jul 17, 2019 #10
    truckdriver31

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    but they leak it. a 12.7 was known for the top cover leaking oil.
     
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