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Oil Consumption..what should I expect?

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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 05:56 AM
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I'm a new 8 owner and have been told stories of excessive oil use by 8s. What should I expect? How much is your 8 using? Give me some idea..thanx
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 09:58 AM
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I normally use a quart every 2k miles, but it really depends on your driving habits. The harder you drive it, the more it will use...
Old Aug 23, 2006 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by misterwilson007' post='831180' date='Aug 3 2006, 10:58 AM

I normally use a quart every 2k miles, but it really depends on your driving habits. The harder you drive it, the more it will use...
very little oil consumption



i do about a quart/1500 miles
Old Aug 24, 2006 | 09:20 AM
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oil comsumption is about to go up a little more
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