Magnum with 5.7 Hemi using a qt every 3K

[Turbodriven]

10000 miles is still pretty new and I think that has something to do with the oil consumption.
I have a new (ish) 320i that took 10000km before it stopped using oil...just as BMW say in the manual, maybe the Hemi is still bedding in a bit?
Having said that BMW's M5 (old and new) are designed to use oil...a lot of oil! I've read a few long term tests on them and the consumption is normally around a litre per 1000km and sometimes more. Although I know they are different manufacturers and motors Im just pointing out that a bit of usage is not uncommon or problematic.

 

[gedcruise]

I am in awe. What did you have it in, and what would it run?

 

[cos]

Titan,

Good idea, I'll pass that along. I use a similar method (but without the hill and in 2nd gear) to seat rings on new car and motorcycle engines.

 

[JohnBrowning]

I have owned one Mopar, my mother owned a Mopar and my Dad owned a Mopar. So I have some experince with them. We never had one use any oil after 5000 miles. By no oil consuption I mean that it did not use enough to be observed on the dipstick! My Dad owned a 1970 Dart Swinger with a 340, Mom owned a 4 cylinder Mopar and I owned a 2001 Dodge Dakota with the 4.7V8. SO I have no experince with this current Hemi.What brand of 5W20 is he running in it?

 

[Titan]

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Titan,

Good idea, I'll pass that along. I use a similar method (but without the hill and in 2nd gear) to seat rings on new car and motorcycle engines.

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Yep. That's the idea! Like I said, it certainly won't hurt, and it might fix the problem if the problem is a stuck or gunked up ring pack(s).

 

[Greaser]

Both my Jeeps don't need any oil between 8,000km OCI.

 

[cos]

JohnBrowning,

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My friend takes excellent care of his Magnum and does not abuse it. First OC was at 3K (Mobil 1 5W20), next at 8K with Pennzoil Platinum 5w20. Aside from the oil consumption he loves it.

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