Excessive oil useage.

[williamcharrison]

Thanks for your time Richard and Carol,
Yes it is turbo charged. How can I tell if it is the turbo seal?


-- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Richard Sevey & Carolyn
Sevey" wrote:
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "David Thompson"
> wrote:
> > Could be your over filling the oil, most diesel engine will
blow
> > out the extra oil, your better of running a quart or two low
then
> to
> > over fill. When you change oil put in the 20 quarts, this
includs
> the
> > filler, then check the dip stick, (the dip stick could be off)it
> > should be close to full, if the dip stick shows low, then your
dip
> > stick is off.
> > David Thompson 89 fc- Cameron Wi
> >
> > > dirty air filter is one,leaks are another. not trying to be
smart
> > about it,but do you have any more info? did it just start using
> > oil,did you just change the oil? etc..randy93wb
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: williamcharrison
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 3:06 PM
> > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Excessive oil useage.
> > >
> > >
> > > Anyone know any reason (other than bad rings) why a Cat 3208
> with 87k
> > > on it would use excessive amounts of oil (4qts in 900 miles).
> > >
> > > I didnt notice if you mentioned if the 3208 was turbo charged
or
> not, if it is a bad seal in the turbo will put a lot of oil
through
> the engine.
> Dick & Carolyn sevey 83fc 33 Pahrump, Nv.
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