VX Oil Consumption

[majork]

I dont think its given that you have to be resigned to oil consumption forever....there is some indication there was a flaw in the rings for at least 99 VX's

My 99 started using small amounts of oil since about 30K miles and now I am at 210K...sometimes it spikes up and then subsides.

Replacing PCV and cleaning EGR help some ....But basically its an engine production or design issue

Not every 6VE1 stamped out burns oil, in fact I would say that most probably dont. The 99 year seems to be worse than later years.

When my engine finally needs a rebuild (soon probably) I will replace with a 2001 remanned 6VE1 engine, from a known rebuilder...

Having discussed the oil problem with them, they said they rebuild the engines with different ring set than the OEM rings to handle oil burning issues...dont believe they would lie about it

[blacksambo]

Just an extra thought---try replacing the oil filler rubber gasket. Sure helped our '99's. Also, I think Purolator makes the best PCV for VX.

[etlsport]

where did u get the replacement gasket?

[blacksambo]

My Isuzu dealer, of course (German Auto Haus, Burnt Hills, New York). They do drop shipping, and they are $3,50 each.

[johnnyapollo]

About a quart dissappears from my truck every 4k miles - I'm not sure where it goes as it doesn't appear to be burning from the exhaust. Maybe the engine gnomes got a buzz from drinking it. This has been fairly consistent since I bought the VX new and I just take it for granted to "freshen up" the Mobile 1 every 1k miles or so with a 1/4 quart.

-- John

[circmand]

Just a heads up on oil use and changes. Just because you burn up a quart every 1000 miles does not mean you are replacing the oil every 5000 miles. The good oil burns off the particulate matter that is the reason oil nedds replaced remains behind

[Trudy Carp]

I just submitted a thread on this topic you may find quite helpful. The tube is around $80.