ICEBOX

Does anyone know what would be considered normal oil consumption for a DTC with 2500 to 5000 miles on it? <br><br>I've heard it takes a long time to break these engines in (about 10,000 miles) and I was wondering does oil consumption slow down after this amount of mileage is registered on the odometer. How much oil will be consumed after break in is completed?<br><br>Also, does towing a light weight trailer (7000 lbs.) or constant high speed driving (70 to 75 mph) affect the amount of oil consumed?<br><br>

Casey Balvert

Higher tow weights and speeds will increase oil consumption but it should not be a lot. I don't think having to add a quart between changes for the first 20,000 is out of line. My 97 used a quart every 1,000 miles while towing a 12,000 pound trailer but didn't need any added between changes when not towing. Don't know about the 2003 yet as I have not towed. Will know more in April when we head south for a few weeks.<br><br>Casey