Quote Originally Posted by Ala5ka View Post
Marlin,
I got all of the oil I'll need for a change 3k miles in. Finding a way to carry the oil, and extra fuel can, and water now.

Any suggestions?

  • I'd get a ScanGaugeII so you can read any codes that pop up.

  • Add a PCV valve to your parts list

  • I know you bought it with 28k just a few years ago, and you're at 58k now.
    Have you ever seen ANY oil consumption, and especially as the miles increased?
    Several here have said they had no oil issue until after around 60k.

  • Also, with your many LONG drives from CA/AZ/AK up to Anchorage, did you see any oil consumption on the long duration drives?

  • My guess is you'll need a lot more oil than the 5 qts or so for a change, but you'll be in civilized areas much of the time right? So you could buy more oil along the way.