oil usage

[Tractorat]

I just got back from pulling my 19ft (about 3500lb) TT from Seattle to Minnesota and back. My truck is an 02 4X4 QC. I used about a half a quart of oil after driving about 3500 miles. Is this normal ? I usually change oil right at about 3000 miles, and havnt used any oil. This time I had to go about 4200 miles because of the trip My truck has about 35000 miles on it.

 

[PUMPERDUDE]

In your normal 3000 mile oil change intervals,(no usage)how much of that is towing?... . When you're towing you will use more oil... . 1/2qt in 3500 miles is nothing to get alarmed about... ... ..... Hell,once you get that puppy broke in, it might not use as much.

 

[Diesel Gunner]

Um, a half of a quart in 3500 miles towing? Didn't you know that you are now qualified as a dual fuel vehicle?



Get over yourself , man!



At that rate you won't have to carry a gallon of oil with you untill your rig has about 185K on it.



Enjoy!