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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 07:49 AM
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oil burning? normal?

i got a quick question. im still working with this guy on his evo 8 for sale. and when i asked him if it burned oil he said no. but the only thing it did do was with in the oil changes it burned about a half a quart. which he says is normal. he also said its in the owners manual. can you please help me. is it normal.
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 08:03 AM
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Yeah, manufacturers usually give 1/2 to 1 quart of oil consumption for every 3k
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 08:12 AM
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Yeah, manufacturers usually give 1/2 to 1 quart of oil consumption for every 3k
Ok good thanks alot!! And also what made me think was he got the car 2 months ago and wants to sell it cuz he needs money for college. But he's been more than whilling to get it checked out for me.
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 08:17 AM
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Oh and also are 03s good evos to get? Or are 05s better idk.
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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03 dont have ACD, 05 have ACD...there are other differences too, but nothing major. You will only see the big differences between the 8 and 9.
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 08:33 AM
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Run AMSOIL in the motor. Oil consumption is very minimal for me when running it.
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 08:39 AM
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There was a thread on this just the other week, why does no one search for an answer first. Yes, some oil consumption is normal.
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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thanks guys and do you think i should go with an evo 8 2003 its cheaper and cheaper on insurance. my plans are like 350 whp thats it. or get a 2005 evo 8 and pay more and more on the insurance im 17 btw.
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 09:48 AM
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Buy what you can afford.
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 10:00 AM
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my car is build and it dosnt burn more than .2 from a quart.
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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I can afford them both but I would not like to pay 2300 a year on insurance on the 05 Evo 8
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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But I want the better car
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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get the one you like, im sure you know which one you like better
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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If you can, get evo 9 instead.
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 06:29 PM
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I have used RP since day one. My car in 3k doesnt burn any oil at all. 1/2-1 qt of oil every 3k is normal tho isnt bad. depending on how u drive
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