Oil Loss

[96_Bear]

When temps stay low below 40 does any one notice there motors leak more oil than when temps are 50 or above. When cooler than 40 I loose about 4qrts between oil changes (5000 miles) when not only about 1 1/2 to 2 qrts?

 

[tonkadoctor]

Never paid attention to leaking more oil when cold but it makes sense as seals, metal, etc contract when cold. I usually notice cold coolant leaks which is common on about anything.

As far as noticing oil leaks on the PSD in particular I can't comment as my rear main is leaking like the Exxon Valdez right now and the whole underside of the truck is well lubricated.

Used 2 gallons in 600 miles since I pooched the install of the new seal a few weeks ago Gotta get into it again this weekend.

 

[94f450sd]

before replaceing my engine for the second time the old engine would **** oil out of the oil cooler orings til the truck warmed up in the cold wheather.dureing the summer it didnt leak a drop.

 

[94f450sd]

Used 2 gallons in 600 miles since I pooched the install of the new seal a few weeks ago Gotta get into it again this weekend.

about a 3000 mile trip to florida and i didnt lose a drop of oil

 

[96_Bear]

Mines not leaving any puddle or anything like that . Figured at 281,000 might need to replace the valve stem seals if it gets any worse. but to some it sound like that 4 qrts is bad