Like, 4fl oz per 1.5k miles. I thought the injectors where clogged so I've been running a pre-mix. Any ideas?

 

Mine never used a hell of a lot of oil per 1500 miles... maybe half a quart or less.

 

For non-agressive low rpm driving, I might add 1/4 quart ever 2-3 fillups.. that's it.

You start doing allot of high-rpm enthusiest driving, you might see a bit more consumption.

 

if you baby the car, you don't see much consumtion. If you don't like that idea and lay into her, you can use up to a quart every 1k miles.

 

if you're driving at low rpms, the oil injectors won't inject as much oil compared to driving at higher rpms.

 

my car has really low oil consumption as well but that's because I dont' spend much time bagging her.

On a lapping day at race tracks or a full day of autocross (15-20 runs) I'll use up half a quart (give or take a 1/4 quart).

 

my car loves oil, i use like 1 quart every 1k, and i run premix on the other.....does that help? lol

 

I'm a "very spirited" driver and like my RPMs above 4k (not one for driving lightfooted). I just assumed that she'd eat more oil than that with all the hell I give her.

 

some people don't like to rely on the OMP and run premix only, you may have a problem with the OMP, have you checked the linkage between the OMP and the T/B?

 

I love my car....1/4 quart every 1.5-2k miles I drive my car really hard too. I guess I'm just lucky.

 

in a rotary more is probably better, alot of people add premix just for that added protection and peace of mind.

 

I'm in the same boat. I probably leak more oil then burn it. I only redline once a day, after that I drive normally.

I did start running a bit of premix and noticed the car runs alot smoother, but I have to start using a little less so I don't keep getting high off the two cycle fumes. I'm at 100:1 right now and i think I'm going to keep decreasing the ration little by little until it stops stinking so much, hehe.

 

well, it is normal to lose 1 quart every 3k-5k miles right? either you're clogged, or your omp system and engine are in good shape. if you're still paranoid, you can add a little premix so you get extra protection.

 

hmm, gonna have to search on this 'premix' subject and how it works. my FC also does not consume much oil at all...

 

I have not. I switched over to doing premix as a precaution incase the OMP was failing or the injectors where clogged. How would I check such a thing?

 

The Haynes manual has a procedure for testing the omp system. Look at the point where your linkage connects to the throttle. Sometimes that brad gets loose and bends down, if thats the case it wont be lifting as hard on the omp linkage. You could add some washers at the omp to make more oil flow.

 

Danke. I want to remove the whole thing and go premix anyway. Was just wondering why the dang thing started eating oil again.