My car is a 1996 ford mustang svt cobra.eats a quart of oil every 700 to 800 miles. With no leaks underneath the engine and blue smoke out the tailpipes.
2006-07-14 08:47:40 · 9 answers · asked by mightymattt26 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sounds like someone has beaten the piss out of your car, maybe even you. They should not use that much oil. I think an acceptible use rate is 1 quart per 1000 miles, so you are using more than that. Any time you can see blue smoke during normal driving, not counting banging on it, it's not a good sign, and you probably have some cylinder wear.
2006-07-14 08:51:26 · answer #1 · answered by sethle99 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
No not usually... but Ford's warranty policy is 1qt every 1500 miles as max. But have never seen that (I've seen usually 1 qt. every 3000 miles if they do use oil.. most don't) but if the engine is used heavily (a SVT COBRA is usually ran extremely hard), it can leak past seals and be burned by the engine where you wouldn't notice the use externally
and that figure for GM is in despute as I've read that GM says 1 in 1k in some places, 1 in 2k in others
2006-07-14 17:12:13 · answer #2 · answered by gearbox 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The typical acceptable oil consumption rate is 1 quart for every 1500 miles. I, personally, would even consider this higher than normal. Depending on the mileage of your engine, you could have several problems. The blue smoke is a sure fire sign that repairs are needed. Take it to a shop you trust and get a professional diagnosis.
2006-07-14 09:44:56 · answer #3 · answered by helomechsmitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every 3000? MAYBE a half a quart if any.it might be your valve guides that are leaking, a head gasket thats busted, or your piston rings are done. sucks to be you. engine needs to have a compression test done to it to determine the suspect cylinder. also check your pcv valve, its usually a tube that comes out of the valve cover and makes its way to the intake. make sure the valve is nice and clean. if theres oil on it, replace it. i recommend replacing any rubber hoses that route the pcv thru the motor. lots-o-luck!
2006-07-14 09:12:16 · answer #4 · answered by ekstreem81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
too excessive! if theses are the standards from Ford buy something else. GM standards are 1 qt for every 2000 miles
2006-07-14 15:30:33 · answer #5 · answered by Kato 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least you don't need a new can of oil every two weeks like I do. I feel your pain, man.
2006-07-14 08:53:30 · answer #6 · answered by Huey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have valve problems and NO that is not a standard from Ford!
2006-07-14 08:51:23 · answer #7 · answered by Jeep Driver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what? who ever told you that is wrong. yoy should not be eating any oil.
2006-07-14 08:52:30 · answer #8 · answered by mike67333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your gaskets are shot. you need to take it to a mechanic.
2006-07-14 08:51:46 · answer #9 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋