Pretty much the worst day ever...

[vt_maverick]

Sue, I just took my VX to Wisconsin and back this summer (and took a detour through Michigan for the Borbets) and burned about 2-3 quarts on the complete round trip. I was at about 55K-ish at that time though. I believe the trip was around 3K miles give or take, so I would probably plan on taking 5 quarts, since you could always buy more on the trip if you need.

I think as long as you check the oil each morning before you set out, at each stop, and at night before you head into the hotel you should be fine. If anything happens, well, I guess you just have to chalk it up as inevitable/fate.

[circmand]

I did an oil change myself. A few weeks later driving to work I noticed smoke coming out from under the hood. I took it to a shop near where I work. Apparently the oil cap blew off and a lot of oil with it. I was fortunate I was so close to work as a long trip would have caused the engine to seize. Anyone else had this issue?

[VX KAT]

Sue, I just took my VX to Wisconsin and back this summer (and took a detour through Michigan for the Borbets) and burned about 2-3 quarts on the complete round trip. I was at about 55K-ish at that time though. I believe the trip was around 3K miles give or take, so I would probably plan on taking 5 quarts, since you could always buy more on the trip if you need.

Thanks Mav, that's a real good example/estimate. Is highway driving the only time yours consumes oil?

[vt_maverick]

Thanks Mav, that's a real good example/estimate. Is highway driving the only time yours consumes oil?

Can't say for sure, 90% or more of my miles are highway so I don't really have the ability to compare. But I do get the sense that the longer the engine is running (e.g. 12 hour days on the way to Wisconsin) the more oil I lose. Not an earth-shattering conclusion I know.