How big of a deal is AP1 oil consumption?

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12-16-2009, 02:39 PM

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Im running the VTSC a and a catch can looped from the PCV to Intake manifold. I only consume a Qt. or less every 2.5k miles. It is an 2001 AP1 with appx. 75k on the motor. So the problem really isnt that bad.

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12-16-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Past9,Dec 16 2009, 07:17 PM

I'm being told that burning oil is going to eventually (sooner than later) make the engine go boom...

I want to be able to buy one of these, keep it a while and enjoy it. Not take a performance hit because each time I drive it hard it kills it more...

That is my concern, my mind was made up about this car and now it just feels to me like I'd be buying a lost cause.

Get the car don't talk ur self out of it. the S is not a problem car. It's a race car, they consume oil. It's not like burning oil were it gets into the combustion chamber. If this is the case find another S. Good luck

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12-16-2009, 06:27 PM

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Just do it man. 2001 Ap1 about 75,000 miles on it as a DD and I rarely see any oil consumption. Just stay away from Mobil 1 and you'll be fine!

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12-16-2009, 07:26 PM

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So they don't BURN oil, they CONSUME oil?

What's the difference? I'm a little novice...

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12-16-2009, 07:50 PM

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it only burns when you drive hard cuz it revs so high its not a big deal at all, you wont be thinking about that with the top down at wot

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12-16-2009, 10:00 PM

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mine has 120K, uses no oil. I put 5 quarts in at the oil change every 3K and never need to add any more.

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12-17-2009, 04:21 AM

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So...

When looking at one I am considering to buy what do I want to see for compression numbers and other things to know it's going to be a good one that won't give me problems?

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12-17-2009, 05:05 AM

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You want EVEN compression numbers, within 10psi. Don't go by absolute numbers as they will vary depending on the equipment used as well as other factors.

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12-17-2009, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ZDan,Dec 17 2009, 06:05 AM

You want EVEN compression numbers, within 10psi. Don't go by absolute numbers as they will vary depending on the equipment used as well as other factors.

So if the compression of all the cylinders is within 10psi of each other what does that say overall about the car and what I should expect for say the next 50,000 miles?

Also what are ideal compression numbers, I would think if they were lower that means the car is down on power too?

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