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[VX KAT]

Just cuz I'm the way I am and it's one of the most important issues to know about........I saved all the oil discussion threads:

http://vehicross.info/forums/showthr...E+FAILURE+POLL

http://vehicross.info/forums/showthr...E+FAILURE+POLL

http://vehicross.info/forums/showthr...ngine+oil+poll

http://vehicross.info/forums/showthr...184#post166184

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...light=axiom+DI

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...light=axiom+DI

http://vehicross.info/forums/showthr...ght=iamironman

Here's the thread from Iamironman...
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ght=built+2000

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ine+swap+axiom

Several theories on Isuzu design defect in rings that causes oil consumption:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...rand+pcv+valve



Or if you prefer to keep it as easy reference:
LINK TO SINGLE POST THAT HAS WORKING LINKS ON OIL ISSUES:
http://vehicross.info/forums/showpos...16&postcount=7

[Moncha]

Just cuz I'm the way I am

Queen of the search engine!

[rsteinmetz70112]

Thanks for the effort. There is a lot of information in these links, but also a lot of uncertainty.

Oil usage is a significant concern and these threads highlight that is is a significant issue for all VXen. I saw the survey that concluded something around 40% had this problem and a conclusion that '99 models may suffer worse than others.

Short of driving one for a month or two I'm not sure how to check for this issiue.

[circmand]

Thanks for the effort. There is a lot of information in these links, but also a lot of uncertainty.

Oil usage is a significant concern and these threads highlight that is is a significant issue for all VXen. I saw the survey that concluded something around 40% had this problem and a conclusion that '99 models may suffer worse than others.

Short of driving one for a month or two I'm not sure how to check for this issiue.

Not eevryone who owned a VX is a member and not all members filled out the poll. Th epolls are not scientific. In my opinion checking your oil regularly (at all fill ups) would eliminate 99% of the oil issues. Do not rely on the oil light it is for pressure not volume. From other threads oil becomes being used closer to oil change time 3000 miles.

[rsteinmetz70112]

Not eevryone who owned a VX is a member and not all members filled out the poll. Th epolls are not scientific. In my opinion checking your oil regularly (at all fill ups) would eliminate 99% of the oil issues. Do not rely on the oil light it is for pressure not volume. From other threads oil becomes being used closer to oil change time 3000 miles.

Yes the poll is unscientific, and results are suspect but what else have we got?

[vt_maverick]

Thanks for the effort. There is a lot of information in these links, but also a lot of uncertainty.

Oil usage is a significant concern and these threads highlight that is is a significant issue for all VXen. I saw the survey that concluded something around 40% had this problem and a conclusion that '99 models may suffer worse than others.

Short of driving one for a month or two I'm not sure how to check for this issiue.

You're right in that there's no way to really know for sure before you make the purchase. Although the issue seems more pronounced for some years (and owners) than others, there are very few people who would say their truck burns ZERO oil between changes. The key, as circmand said, is to check it as often as possible and keep a spare quart or two with you at all times. So I wouldn't consider the degree of oil consumption as a differentiating factor when you're looking to buy.

If you stay on top of it the oil consumption issue is really more of a nuisance than anything else.