oil usage
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6th Gear
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From: rockford, illinois
oil usage
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.
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From: ID Ho
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.
As a motor builder I would say that an easy, babied break in would be the cause of higher than desired oil consumption.
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From: Sacramento
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.
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