View Full Version : Tow Truck Burning Oil
Tranyman
08-03-2001, 04:43 PM
Have any of you out there experienced an increase in the use of oil in your tow vehicle when pulling a load? I've noticed this in my truck, especially when towing in areas of curves and steep hills. I will burn a quart of oil every 700 miles or so of heavy towing. Has anyone else out there experienced this with their tow vehicle? Would this considered to be normal?
The truck is a new one, with a towing package, and a V-8 engine. Seems to have plenty of power for the boat, trailer, motor, and the rest of the weight being hauled. Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Tranyman
BlackSilver
08-03-2001, 06:26 PM
That kind of oil consumption is ***way*** out of line for a ragged old beater, let alone a new truck. Gettest thee down to thine dealer post-haste!
Hans
Pitts
08-03-2001, 09:59 PM
How new like less than 5K maybe the rings have'nt seated yet????
Pitts
Normally when towing , a truck will increase its oil consumption since it is turning more revolutions permile (overdrive off) and putting more gas through it, which dilutes the oil on the cylinder walls faster, requiring more. But for a new truck, I would agree with the others that it is consuming too much oil. I would have it checked out by a competent service facility.
Tranyman
08-04-2001, 07:26 AM
14,000 miles.
seaotter
08-04-2001, 07:42 AM
I have an increase in oil usage on long hard pulls. My truck has 80,000 miles on it and I will use a quart in 1,500 miles. It does not use any if I'm not towing and pushing it hard. I would think your usage is out of line.
Jsledder
08-05-2001, 09:47 AM
I agree with the other posts, take it to your dealer and hope he's a good one and will check it over real good. 14,000 miles on a new engine should be good and broke in. The comment about the oil consumption going up with more RPM's as you are sending more gas to the cylinders and diluting the oil, not real sure about that though, all the sensors and computer adjust everything for the difference in RPM's, otherwise it would be flooding itself out. I would suggest changing your oil and see if it is real thin and smells like alot of gas is mixed in with it. Then, I would dump Amsoil 100% synthetic in it with the Super Duty filter and see if your problem still exists. But first I would take it to the dealer, you paid alot of money for that truck and it shouldn't be using that much oil, if any.
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BlackSilver
08-05-2001, 10:20 AM
Don't play any games with this.
Take it to your dealer and demand it be fixed under warranty, and I'd forever be nervous if the fix was anything less than a replacement engine.
Hans