2000 Hyundai Accent more Engine oil consumption

2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT
98,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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THILANKA
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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.
Feb 16, 2009 at 10:18 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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How many miles do you drive before you need to add a quart of oil?

Joe
Feb 22, 2009 at 2:32 PM
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Dear Mr.Joe

I had to add 1L for 1000Km.Iam using Mobil super XHP.pls reply.many thanks.
Thilanka
Feb 22, 2009 at 10:16 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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?
Feb 23, 2009 at 9:21 AM
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