Re: oil usage 68' 199

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: speedyjeeper@xxxxxxxx
" 
" THe ol' 199 I6 in my rambler feels like it runs good, isn't noisy and there 
" isn't any blowby but everytime I check the oil shes down a quart.  I just 
" got it a few weeks ago so I don't know the history..but I've been running it 
" on the highway lately at about 65-70 mph.  could it be the guides or valve 
" 
" seals etc? thanks 
 
 
 
" From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>
" 
" A: What oil are you running? How long since a change? First thing I would do 
" is change the oil and put in 15W40 Chevron Delo oil (Others have different 
" preferences, but I found it slows consumption in most and keeps oil pressure 
" up, plus it's one of the last ones to still have Zinc in it because it is 
" diesel rated)

i'd also be strongly inclined to do a flush on the oil system once
too.  several solvents have been recommended here, but i'll just
reiterate a plug for the one i've had success with, gunk brand motor
flush.  drop a qt, warm the engine up, pour it in, idle for 15+
minutes, change oil and filter immediately.
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