Expert: Van - 8/11/2005

Question
how many miles will this engine last its got 154000 odomiter,was a parts delivery truck on cape cod. got it for $900.00cause it was well used! put brakepads front& back, hammered out the dents.painted the bed myself touched it up new grill,eghaust pipe, muffler, tires, had to clean out egr twice! uses about a quart of oil a month tuned it up it runs good now but eats gas!tryng to sell it for $2100.00 any advise would help.big mistake huh? thanks christy.

Answer
Hi Christy,
Lets see...bought for 9, used for how long? Did some minor repairs and wear items, and might sell for 21.  Mistake??
If you can get the 21, sounds like a good profit.
Otherwise, keep running it.

Quart a month....but how many miles?  80, or 1200? A quart for 80 miles would be kinda much, but if you are running quite a bit, that may not be too bad.
You didn't mention what year and make it is, but some Chevies just need the valve guide seals replaced, which can be done without removing the heads, and will dramatically reduce oil consumption.

I am still running 85 Chevies in my fleet, and just recently retired a 83 which was still going strong.

Van