04-26-2021, 06:04 PM
Gurus,
For those who drive a Classic with a Detroit Diesel 6v92 or 8v92 series engine, what level of oil consumption do you experience? A quart every 1,000 miles? 2,000 miles, hardly any? Also, I assume everyone uses a 40wt oil, either Chevron Delo 100 or Shell Rotella. I have a 1984 6v92t engine and seem to have added about 2 gallons (8 quarts over the past 9-10,000 miles). Did some heavy mountain driving out west, going over several 10-11,000 foot passes in Colorado. (Engine ran like a champ the entire time.)
(Delo 100 was put it at last oil change. Have another oil change coming up next week.)
So, is my usage in the ballpark or should I be concerned?
For those who drive a Classic with a Detroit Diesel 6v92 or 8v92 series engine, what level of oil consumption do you experience? A quart every 1,000 miles? 2,000 miles, hardly any? Also, I assume everyone uses a 40wt oil, either Chevron Delo 100 or Shell Rotella. I have a 1984 6v92t engine and seem to have added about 2 gallons (8 quarts over the past 9-10,000 miles). Did some heavy mountain driving out west, going over several 10-11,000 foot passes in Colorado. (Engine ran like a champ the entire time.)
(Delo 100 was put it at last oil change. Have another oil change coming up next week.)
So, is my usage in the ballpark or should I be concerned?
Glenn & Laureen Parker
Austin, Texas
1984 Newell 35' (Coach #58? - not confirmed)
6v92 TA Detroit Diesel, MT654 Allison 5 speed trans
2005 Honda Element toad
2007 Honda S2000 fun car