Oil consumption 07 NBS 4.3 2x4

[BruceDeuce]

I'm at 30% consumption on the DIC. I'm showing approximately 1/4 inch of oil on my dipstick. I use Mobil 1 synthetic. I know that the dipstick is only showing 2 quarts of the total volume of 6 quarts. This consumption appears correct to me. But would appreciate educated opinions. Thank you!

 

 

 

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[BruceDeuce]

Anyone?

 

 

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[mike94silverado]

Are you talking about the oil life monitor?

 

 

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[txab]

I'm at 30% consumption on the DIC. I'm showing approximately 1/4 inch of oil on my dipstick. I use Mobil 1 synthetic. I know that the dipstick is only showing 2 quarts of the total volume of 6 quarts. This consumption appears correct to me. But would appreciate educated opinions. Thank you!

 

 

 

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You do understand the Oil Life Monitor is not a measure of consumption of liquid amount, it's for the measuring the remaining "life" or usability of the oil

[BruceDeuce]

Yes I know that. It's based on miles and driving characteristics. This is a general question and based on my question with approx. a quarter of an inch on the dipstick at 30% DIC. The mileage wasn't reset at the last oil change so I'm not able to provide that info. I realize it's somewhat vague. However it would take me several months to run a test - mileage vs. oil.

 

 

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[txab]

Looking in your sig, you have a GMT800 with a 4.3, V6. How many miles? We've got 5.3s, 6.0s and 6.2s with 150k+ that don't use that much in 5.5k - 6k. Keep track of your mileage next time too. If you're getting 4k or more between changes and only losing1/2 to 3/4 of a qt at high mileage engine, I wouldn't be overly concerned. GMT900 consume more than that in way less miles

[BruceDeuce]

I have 98968 miles. I talked to the shop that did my last oil change today and they told me I had changed it at 93765 miles. Thanks

 

 

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[txab]

5200 miles. That's not terrible. Several factors at play. If you're running 5w-30, you could try 10w-30 depending on your location, to see if it might make any difference

[BruceDeuce]

I'm in NJ had some days down in the single digits but it's usually around 30 degrees. Thanks for your response.

 

 

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