Oil & Fuel B3200 Oil Consumption Issue........

[gltrap54]

My BX uses maybe 3-4 oz. in 200hrs. I have 1370hrs on it.
6 to 8 oz. per 75hrs seems a bit much. That is over one quart per change cycle. If there are no visible leaks then the loss is internal. A compression test can help locate a source of the oil getting into the combustion chamber (valve guide, rings, valve seat). Probably not worth the cost of solving the problem with so few hours on the engine.
If it gets worse probably should look closer.

Hey neighbor! I could be off a bit as far as oil usage is concerned because I haven't payed close attention to the hours vs oil consumption...... Like you say, with 360 hours one would not suspect internal problems........

 

[davesl708]

Hey neighbor! I could be off a bit as far as oil usage is concerned because I haven't payed close attention to the hours vs oil consumption...... Like you say, with 360 hours one would not suspect internal problems........

Hi gltrap54. Topeka is my old home town.
My thoughts were if it has been consuming that much since new maybe a valve guide did not get seated correctly or the rings may not have broke in properly. If no viz sign of leaking would probably be consuming the oil. A compression test will show one cylinder with less compression and a place to start looking internally.

 

[Ford850]

Never below the low indicator, just a 1/3 of a quart below top notch on dip stick.....

As long as it is not below the lower/low notch, I would not add oil. I'll bet it doesn't drop below that comfort point that it settles to, between the High and Low marks.
I checked my Kubota engine manual as a reference. It shows an image of a dipstick, showing the high and low marks. It states "Engine oil level within this range is proper".
I know some vehicle manufactures warn against topping off, or trying to keep the oil level at the High mark. As long as it stays above Low, it is fine.