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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton
Not an issue. The engine can live happily at a consumption of 1 quart per 1000.
Normally, if it's the turbo seals, however, the problem increases with time. They don't remain at a steady leakage indefinitely.
The engine consumed this level of oil at low mileage as well........less than 50K??  |
Oil cosumption started at around 75K miles sometime around when turbo was replaced (noisy bearings). The independent who replaced the turbo later said the oil consumption was typical in these cars (good CYA), I didn't know any better. The turbo is showing a good bit of oil wetness around both joints on the plumbing leading to the intake manifold but not enough to drip to the ground. When the turbo was replaced the mechanic put a ball bearing in the vacuum connection hose (EGR?).
1/1200th of a quart per mile does not seem like a lot to cause problems?