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Old 10-09-2012, 07:25 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by bad72amx View Post
A tune cannot affect oil consumption unless it causes mechanical issues. That said, I don't think 1/2 quart would worry me in 4k miles. If your concerned, get on level ground, change your oil, idle for a few minutes, shut off and check, drive 4k miles, and check the exact same way again. That 1/8 inch difference between full and half on the dipstick could be as simple as difference in procedure.
oh YES tune CAN affect consumption....if ya usin the wrong oil and ya boosting a lot more and running the engine harder your tune sure as hell can cause consumption to increase without any other inherent mechanical issue
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