2000 Hyundai Accent more Engine oil consumption

Tiny
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  • 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT
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  • 98,000 MILES
My accent need's more engine oil.I bought the car before 6 months ago. I AM USING mobil SUPER XHP, and oil changers are done at the recomended intervals.(Service have done in the hyundai Sri Lanka company)there's no any other problem in the car. Performance is good. But I feel that Engine needs oil more. Please reply.
Monday, February 16th, 2009 AT 10:18 PM

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Tiny
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How many miles do you drive before you need to add a quart of oil?

Joe
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Sunday, February 22nd, 2009 AT 2:32 PM
Tiny
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Dear Mr. Joe

I had to add 1L for 1000Km. Iam using Mobil super XHP. Pls reply. Many thanks.
Thilanka
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Sunday, February 22nd, 2009 AT 10:16 PM
Tiny
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Hi:
Sorry but I'm not that good with the metric system. All I can say is that 1 quart in 1000 miles is considered acceptable (I wouldn't be happy). Are you seeing any leaks? Any blue smoke from the exhaust?
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Monday, February 23rd, 2009 AT 9:21 AM

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