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DOHC Oil Consumption

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DOHC Oil Consumption

Post by NJV6 »

Greetings,

I've done about 2500km since I became a proud Pajero owner, having never had a mitzi before. Its a 3.5 5 Speed SWB and is great fun. Its a NJ with 80 000km on the dial.

It had new oil in it 2500km ago and while I can't gaurantee how full it was when they changed it, I know it has been steadily declining to the point its nearly at the min mark. I can see it leeks a bit from the rocker covers, but not enough to drip or anything.

I have never seen it burn oil and with a weekend long 4wd trip last wekend, no vehicle behind saw any smoke. I guess it must be being burnt though.

Is this usage normal and if not is there anyway to slow this usage by changing oils etc and is there a recommended oil for the DOHC?

cheers
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Post by Adomw »

Glen

My 135000k 3.5 DOHC uses oil too - but mine has worn valve stem seals

IE if you let it idle for a while and then blip the throttle a puff off oil smoke appears

Different oil doesn't seem to make any difference

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