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Originally Posted by meltedpanda
does this engine have a "normal" oil consumption
its boiled down to my concern on the oil level and what appears to be "consumption" Its not leaking anywhere I can find
now it appears the last entry in the log book was 10,000 miles ago with an oil change mobile 5-40 syntheitc it looks to be down 1.5 quarts, and obviously needs changed
thoughts?
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I'm not sure any manufacturer would consider 1.5 quarts in 10,000 miles as out of spec.
At this point, you don't even know if the engine was under-filled at the last oil change.
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Paul S.
2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.
1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".
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