WITHIN OEM STANDARD?

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juanalong - 09 Jul 2006 14:03 GMT

Several years ago I bought a used Ford Aerostar (van). I loved the body
style and roomy interior. What I did not like was about every 1000 miles, I
had to pour in about 1/2 a qtr of oil.

It wasn't leaking, and there was no visible smoking, so I took it to the
dealer for the OEM answer. The dealer said "eating" 1/2 qtr every 1000 miles
is within OEM standard.

WHAT??? Ford actually say's if your Ford auto "eats" oil that is acceptable?

In1999 I traded that van for a new Nissan Quest and 108K miles later, I
still have the Quest and never...absolutely never...has the Quest leaked one
drop of oil or lose oil due to the engine "eating" it.

My neighbor has a 2003 Expedition, and to know ones surprise, he has to add
about a qtr every 2K miles, while his wife drives a Suburu Outback and once
again, no oil lose. Within Standards...or poorly designed?

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rudyxhiebert@yahoo.com - 11 Jul 2006 03:50 GMT

>"... Within Standards...or poorly designed?

Since you do not know how the car was treated during break-in or after,
it is my opinion that premature wear took its tole on the vital parts
of the insides.
This will happen when petroleum based motor oils are used and driven in
extremes situations and oil change intervals are not maintained.
Motor oil will find a place to escape when premature wear of piston
rings and bearings
has accumulated over as many miles as you suggest.

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Ralph Shapiro - 11 Jul 2006 15:51 GMT

Yes, within standards, and poorly designed. Up to 1 quart per 1000milse is
within standards.
That's why non american designed cars sell so well!

> Several years ago I bought a used Ford Aerostar (van). I loved the body
> style and roomy interior. What I did not like was about every 1000 miles,
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> add about a qtr every 2K miles, while his wife drives a Suburu Outback and
> once again, no oil lose. Within Standards...or poorly designed?

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juanalong - 12 Jul 2006 03:15 GMT

I fully agree w/you Ralph. Another response to my comment pointed towards
possible poor TLC when the van was new(er). I don't buy that argument. The
fact that the Ford dealer say's 1qtr every 1K miles is within standards is
all I need to hear. Next time I'm in the market for a new auto, I'm going to
investigate the OEM "standard". Tks/

> Yes, within standards, and poorly designed. Up to 1 quart per 1000milse is
> within standards.
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>> add about a qtr every 2K miles, while his wife drives a Suburu Outback
>> and once again, no oil lose. Within Standards...or poorly designed?

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