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jefferyzornow · 10-22-2017

1990 #2841, 15 miles, recent Hailbeck 510 engine up grade. I am going through 1qt/1000 miles.

Ccmano · 10-22-2017

Most new car MFG’s use one quart in a thousand miles (some even higher) as a standard. I wouldn’t get too excited if it’s at that level.
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jefferyzornow · 10-22-2017

I am not complaining, actually very pleased with the cars performance, just weighing in on the oil consumption question.

XfireZ51 · 10-22-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ccmano

Most new car MFG’s use one quart in a thousand miles (some even higher) as a standard. I wouldn’t get too excited if it’s at that level.
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Hans,

If IIRC, while working at BMW, I was hearing of a quart in 500-750 miles as not unusual and within spec. Wow!

jss06c6 · 10-23-2017

Running Royal Purple 10W 30. Haven't noticed any appreciable oil consumption. I'll have to check routinely to see if #473 is doing same as you guys indicate. Exhaust is clean, very little fouling inside the tips on the SW exhaust.. no smoke of any consequences at WOT.

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XfireZ51 · 10-23-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by jss06c6

Running Royal Purple 10W 30. Haven't noticed any appreciable oil consumption. I'll have to check routinely to see if #473 is doing same as you guys indicate. Exhaust is clean, very little fouling inside the tips on the SW exhaust.. no smoke of any consequences at WOT.

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How many miles on motor?

And here’s another question for everyone. Did u change oil used and find less or greater oil consumption? Or did it stay the same?

jss06c6 · 10-23-2017

40,540 miles..

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rush91 · 10-23-2017

I'm running Amsoil 10w-40, just hit 49,000 miles, and I'm about a half quart every 1000 miles. Car is stock except for chip. I'm right about that point for an oil change, and usually know because of the start up chain rattle. It's none existent months after an oil change, but gets noiser as the oil life gets older. ( or at least that my theory )

George Maz · 10-23-2017

...interesting.
I noticed a developing start-up rattle when I topped off with Mobil alone, so now I top off with Amsoil/Mobil blend. I wasn't sure if it was that I just hadn't started up the car in a few weeks. I may ditch the blend concept of matching oil of 90's era, and just use straight Amsoil full time.
Glad you mentioned it.

Young1 · 10-23-2017

MY1991 45,000 stock with Heibecj

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View Poll Results: How much oil consumption do u experience w normal driving?
1 qt every 500mi	5	21.74%
1 qt every 1000mi.	7	30.43%
1 qt every 1500mi.	2	8.70%
No additional oil necessary	9	39.13%
Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

10-22-2017	#11
jefferyzornow Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Utah Posts: 9	Re: What kind of oil consumption are u experiencing? 1990 #2841, 15 miles, recent Hailbeck 510 engine up grade. I am going through 1qt/1000 miles.

10-22-2017	#12
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,852	Re: What kind of oil consumption are u experiencing? Most new car MFG’s use one quart in a thousand miles (some even higher) as a standard. I wouldn’t get too excited if it’s at that level. H __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold.

10-22-2017	#13
jefferyzornow Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Utah Posts: 9	Re: What kind of oil consumption are u experiencing? I am not complaining, actually very pleased with the cars performance, just weighing in on the oil consumption question.

10-23-2017	#15
jss06c6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 884	Re: What kind of oil consumption are u experiencing? Running Royal Purple 10W 30. Haven't noticed any appreciable oil consumption. I'll have to check routinely to see if #473 is doing same as you guys indicate. Exhaust is clean, very little fouling inside the tips on the SW exhaust.. no smoke of any consequences at WOT. Sent from my XT1585 using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app

10-23-2017	#18
rush91 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Carterville Illinois Posts: 852	Re: What kind of oil consumption are u experiencing? I'm running Amsoil 10w-40, just hit 49,000 miles, and I'm about a half quart every 1000 miles. Car is stock except for chip. I'm right about that point for an oil change, and usually know because of the start up chain rattle. It's none existent months after an oil change, but gets noiser as the oil life gets older. ( or at least that my theory )

10-23-2017	#19
George Maz Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 295	Re: What kind of oil consumption are u experiencing? ...interesting. I noticed a developing start-up rattle when I topped off with Mobil alone, so now I top off with Amsoil/Mobil blend. I wasn't sure if it was that I just hadn't started up the car in a few weeks. I may ditch the blend concept of matching oil of 90's era, and just use straight Amsoil full time. Glad you mentioned it. __________________ 1990 ZR-1 #1587 1990 ZR-1 #1727

10-23-2017	#20
Young1 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 898	Re: What kind of oil consumption are u experiencing? MY1991 45,000 stock with Heibecj Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Steve Young 1991 ZR-1 Quasar Blue Metallic/Black #729 Second Owner 1991 ZR-1 Dark Red Metallic/Black #2040 SOLD 1990 ZR-1 Dark Red Metallic/Saddle #1670 SOLD Double your happiness.....complain half as much.