Thread: Oil Consumpion
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Old 05-09-2009, 09:49 PM
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My engine had racing pistons which had short, light weight skirts. They deflected when cold and under power and caused excessive piston rocking. That lead to ring wear and I soon was consuming a quart every 300 miles. I don't know if you have a similar situation.....just thought I'd share the cause of my excessive consumption.
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