how much oil does a 496HO use?

Ck1flyer · 07-18-2005, 09:19 AM

I'm burning about 1/2 quart every 5 hours. Running fairly hard, probably a good 1 to 1.5 hours of each 5 hours is at WOT. My motor has low hours, around 100. Checkmate 270 Convincor. Runs very smooth, no problems.

-Craig

mopower · 07-18-2005, 09:32 AM

If you would like to use more , keep running it like that

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Dave M · 07-18-2005, 09:33 AM

My 496 has about 30 hours on it. Your numbers sound in line with mine. I'd say a quart every 10 hours. That's the same as what my 454 used too.

Ck1flyer · 07-18-2005, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mopower

If you would like to use more , keep running it like that

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Just wanted to know if this sounds about right, thought maybe the new 496's burnt a little less.

-Craig

East Coast B · 07-18-2005, 10:51 AM

454 mags.... just added 1 quart to each after 12 hours, brought both to a strong FULL on the dipstick. Figure both are using same amount, I'd be worried if one took more than the other.

Reckless32 · 07-18-2005, 02:13 PM

Not uncommon for big blocks to burn a little oil....