On Mon, 7 Feb 2000, Randall wrote:
> I'll also point out that most auto makers seem to have a far different idea
> of acceptable engine life than I do. Hasn't been all that many years ago
> that GM was telling Suburban owners that a quart every 1000 miles was
> 'acceptable' for a new engine, while I consider a quart every 1000 miles to
> be 'the limit' for a worn-out engine ... even a 50's 'tractor' engine <g>
Thankfully there have been many improvements in engine design, metallurgy
and lubrication over the years. But don't forget that the
Standard-Triumph wet liner four had an expected 3000 mpg consumption rate
for oil -- that for a sound engine.
--Andy
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