i have a 09 ultra classic with 17000 miles. i go thru about half a quart of oil about every 1500 miles. no leaks. is this normal? dealer say's that is in specs. seems alot to me. is he blowing smoke up my butt.

 

I'm sure it is within specs (quart every 3000 miles), but more than you and I like.

 

thanks for info

 

Many vehilce manufactures specify up to a quart per 1000 miles is within normal usage, including Mercedes Benz, Cadillac, Porsche AND Harley!

As a motor builder I would say that an easy, babied break in would be the cause of higher than desired oil consumption.

 

I can go more than 3k miles only using about 1/2 quart. I agree with hog-doc 100%. Gotsta wear those rings in during the first 150 (hell, 50 miles) while there's still a rough enough cylinder finish or otherwise you'll have a dog and might as well tear it down, rehone, rering and start over.