I just finished towing a 3,000 lb trailer 1,600 miles. The truck consumed about 16 ounces of oil. It holds 4 quarts of oil - so 1 pint or 1/8th of capacity. Changed oil just before the start of the trip.
Due to headwinds the truck ran at 2,000 rpm or 3,000 rpm at 60 mph. Most was at 2k rpm but a lot were at 3K rpm.
No leak that I can see. When I'm at home and not towing; oil consumption if there is any is not noticeable.
Also, I towed from sea level to 8,000 ft.
Should I be concerned about this? What caused the loss.
I have 195,000 miles on the truck.
Dodge Dakota,2000 Quad Cab 4X4-Sport, 3.9L V-6 Automatic, Sports Plus Package 31X10.5 tires, Limited Slip, 4.10 Gears, Trailer Tow Group, HD Package, LineX Spray in bed liner
Due to headwinds the truck ran at 2,000 rpm or 3,000 rpm at 60 mph. Most was at 2k rpm but a lot were at 3K rpm.
No leak that I can see. When I'm at home and not towing; oil consumption if there is any is not noticeable.
Also, I towed from sea level to 8,000 ft.
Should I be concerned about this? What caused the loss.
I have 195,000 miles on the truck.
Dodge Dakota,2000 Quad Cab 4X4-Sport, 3.9L V-6 Automatic, Sports Plus Package 31X10.5 tires, Limited Slip, 4.10 Gears, Trailer Tow Group, HD Package, LineX Spray in bed liner
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