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Subject: Re: Burning a few quarts of oil per 1500 miles


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Harold Prescott
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Date Posted: 05/ 13/ 07, 7:49am
In reply to: Mike 's message, "Burning a few quarts of oil per 1500 miles" on 05/ 10/ 07, 8:49pm

According to Caterpiller, 2000 miles to a gallon of oil is verging on excessive oil useage.

Harold Prescott
'85 FC35
Northern California

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Dave Pujals
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Date Posted: 05/ 30/ 07, 9:43pm

It is not uncommon to consume oil in a CAT 3208 NA or Turbo. Recently I switched from Shell Rotella to Mobil Delvac 1300 Super. In this process I noticed that the engine smokes considerable less and I am consuming far less oil. I own a 1982 FC with a CAT 3208 210HP NA (Naturally Aspirated) engine. I think that keeping the oil real fresh is vital... How many miles are on the engine? and has it ever had a the rings serviced? what oil is being used?... Back in the early 80's diesel had far more sulfur in the fuel and that pitted and ate rings and sleeves, this is why when you notice much smoke, a loss in power as well as large oil consumption -- it's usually ring and/or sleeve time...

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