Oil Useage Dropping!

[ultimapaul]

I fitted a decent breather system to my car over the winter. It was just vented to atmo' through the rocker box caps. Now the weather has improved I have been able to get the car out and enjoy it a few times.

I have noticed that the amount of oil it uses has come down. I must say, it was a little high before, but there is a tangible drop off.

Which is nice!

Paul.


Edited to add ...... Don't tell me, they all do that, just before a MAJOR DETONATION!

>>> Edited by ultimapaul on Thursday 17th April 19:57

[bluesatin]

Paul

Perhaps you are driving slower as you get used to the power again and so oil consumption has gone done. Once again just trying to help

[ultimapaul]

"....... has gone done."

From the world of GTRClive I take it?

Not trying to help! But taking the P!SS!

Paul

[bluesatin]

Don't start- bank holiday ales!

[Steve_D]

Back to the point.
How many miles on the engine? It may just be that the rings have finally bedded in.
Steve

[JCof T.O.]

Did you switch oils?

[ultimapaul]

Steve_D said: Back to the point.
How many miles on the engine? It may just be that the rings have finally bedded in.
Steve

5K per the odo .... nearer 7 if you know anythig about Ultima dials

[ultimapaul]

JCof T.O. said: Did you switch oils?

Nope, usual brand of 15/50.

[EdT]

bluesatin said: Don't start- bank holiday ales!

Oi - treading on my toes Guy

[ULTIMAANDY]

agree with STEVE D, I was recomended to run 15/50 as I have roller cam with solid lifters. I think 20/50 is normal for a high performance chevy.

The lighter oil may have prelonged the rings beding in.
I say MAY as I know what a stickler for detail you are and you might have run the engine in on a different oil.

May I ask how much oil it did and now consumes.

[ultimapaul]

I've not had time to measure the consuption now. It just seems markedly lower. Which is nice

See you all Sunday? Maybe this will give me a chance to take some measurements!

Paul