Why does my exp. (01) burn oil w/84000 miles?
 

Is anyone else having an oil burn issue with their expadition with only 84000 miles? I use 10-30 valvoline oil and it burns about 1/2 a quart every 3000 miles. Should I go thicker? I just bought the thing and didnt expect this.
The insight would be appreciated.
Jaime

RE: Why does my exp. (01) burn oil w/84000 miles?
 

Jaime, My '00 chevy does the same thing, but I think I caused it by useing Moble1 before it got broke-in. 1/2 not to bad and I wouldn't worry about it:)

RE: Why does my exp. (01) burn oil w/84000 miles?
 

Every 5.4L ive ever seen uses 1\2 qt between changes.

Dont worry about it.

My 98 with about the same mileage burns 1\2qt or so, depending on how hard I run it.

Move up to a thicker oil, like 10W 40. I run Pennzoil 10W40 and it also doesnt tick on startup like most 5.4L's.

later,
Dustin

RE: Why does my exp. (01) burn oil w/84000 miles?
 

alot of people use lucas additive a little expensive but works great

RE: Why does my exp. (01) burn oil w/84000 miles?
 

Hey u guys, thanks for the info. I really appreciate it. This is my first big v-8 and I didnt know if this was normal. I really appreciate your responses guys.....
Jaime