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Old May 12, 2024 | 06:14 PM
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My 3.5L eb never consumed oil and I was towing probably 60-70% of its miles towards the end. So in a 5000 mile oil change, ~3000 was towing.
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Old May 12, 2024 | 08:18 PM
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I almost never add oil between oil changes. We pulled a 4500ish lb trailer from Georgia to Colorado 2 summers ago. I did have to add a quart of oil on that trip, but in the mountains and at altitude the engine was working a lot harder.

Last summer I pulled a lighter Sub 4000 lb trailer from Georgia to Maine and back. We went north mostly on I95, but took a more westerly route coming through Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia coming home. I didn't add any oil on the trip. I was about a quart low when we got back but instead of adding a quart it was time to change it anyway.
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Old May 12, 2024 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by henfield
I have a trip planned that will cover a bit over 3,000 miles this summer while towing. I know from towing that Oil life goes faster as we work the powertrain harder, but do people ever see an increase in oil consumption?
I would plan to start the trip with fresh oil...
I do an oil change on mine (5.0) every 3-5000 depending on distance usually showing 40-60% on the OLM.
70% of my driving is on highway until I get to the primative acreage we ride... so 30% off highway driving at 20-50mph
Mine does not burn oil and I typically tow or transport 5 full sized dirbikes. (2 in the bed and 3 on hitch carriers)

I did notice a message in the Ford Pass app about getting ready to schedule an oil change. Not sure if the software is capable of seeing the
maintenance records recorded in the app...
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Old May 13, 2024 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by henfield
I have a trip planned that will cover a bit over 3,000 miles this summer while towing. I know from towing that Oil life goes faster as we work the powertrain harder, but do people ever see an increase in oil consumption?
I've towed a trailer for 1/2 the 25K miles on my truck. I've haven't seen any increase in oil usage. I pay no attention to the "Oil Life Monitor". I change oil every 5K miles.
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