1999 Dodge Ram I lose 1 qt. of oil every 400 miles HELP!

1999 DODGE RAM
185,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ETBABY187
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for every 400 miles i drive i go thru 1 qt. of oil i changed the oil to full synthitic per what the mechanic told me to try and yah no results its been 5 months now and this is getting frustrating please help i have a v8 5.2 dodge ram 1500 pickup i have changed my spark plugs and cylinder 8 keeps getting clogged ! thanks for your help ahead of time
Jun 9, 2009 at 8:24 AM
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SWILLIAMS
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Sounds like it could be the intake pan gasket. There is a TSB out for it. It causes high oil consumption and carbon build up as a result.

Bulletin 09-05-00
Jun 17, 2009 at 7:14 AM
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ETBABY187
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[quote:d2bde04cca="SWilliams"]Sounds like it could be the intake pan gasket. There is a TSB out for it. It causes high oil consumption and carbon build up as a result.

Bulletin 09-05-00[/quote:d2bde04cca]
I am kinda new to this what is a tsb???? and where can i find the info?
Jun 17, 2009 at 7:40 AM
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SWILLIAMS
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Technical Service Bulletin. There are a few places you can get it. Your local library likely has access to the EBSCO online research system. They have the TSB on there. Visit the dealer and ask for a copy. Or drop me a note at csr684 AT yahoo DOT com and I can send you a copy.
Jun 17, 2009 at 9:00 AM
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