Date:         Mon, 23 Feb 2004 21:20:14 -0600
Reply-To:     tom ring <taring@TARING.ORG>
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From:         tom ring <taring@TARING.ORG>
Organization: Tippen Ringware
Subject:      Re: 89 Vanagon oil usage question
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Given you didn't bore the cylinders,etc., etc., I would say 1200 miles per
quart is quite good.

And compression has to do with compression rings, not oil control rings.  You
can have great compression, shot oil control rings, and kill mosquitoes for
miles around.  Not quite a normal combo, maybe, but also possible.

tom

On 23 Feb 2004 at 11:50, -- Dan Roberts wrote:

> I purchased an 89 Vangagon Westfalia in the spring of 2003 and, on the
> recommendation of a VW mechanic, had the head gaskets and rings replaced. He also
> completed several other engine repairs including replacing the wiring harness,
> plug wires, distributor cap and rotor, water pump and fuel pump. This vehicle
> has been driven 140,000 miles. I believe the previous owner gave it reasonably
> good care but was not nearly as conscientious as I am.
>
> My question is about oil usage. I have driven to the east and west coast on
> the interstate from Wisconsin. I drive at 70 mph and find that this vehicle
> uses a quart of oil every 1200 to 1400 miles. Is this normal use? By the way, I
> had a compression test completed and it showed: 125 - 140 - 120 - 140. The VW
> dealership insists the oil use is normal but I ask for your experience. Any
> comments will be appreciated.
>


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Tom Ring K0TAR, ex-WA2PHW  EN34hx
85 Westphalia GL Albert
96 Jetta GL The Intimidator
taring@taring.org

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