VIDEO: Oil Consumption Issues On Modern Vehicles

VIDEO: Oil Consumption Issues On Modern Vehicles

Andrew Markel discusses proper oil consumption levels for modern vehicles, and the issues that high oil consumption can cause in the engine.

Andrew Markel discusses proper oil consumption levels for modern vehicles, and the issues that high oil consumption can cause in the engine. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.

Video courtesy ImportCar.

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