Hi, my Africa twin started to use half a quart of oil every 1000 Km after it got to 50,000 KM and I was wondering if it is normal or if the top end is going bad. Thanks Pat

Older motors do use more oil. The oil is leaking because the springs between the piston and the cylinder are a bit worn out. The cylinder and pistons also wear a bit. You could minimise the oil usage, when you let the motor give a revision. That will cost a lot. As long as you don't need to pour in more oil you should try to live with it. Don't buy expensive oil, because it can't become old in the motor.

you should be fine that sounds like a half of qt over full.

next time you change the oil use a quart of Lucus oil treatment inplace of one quart of oil. The oil is warmed up it loses viscosity so that is normal to have lower oil pressure. I use Lucus oil treatment along with Mobil 1 and my truck runs great with just a little higher oil pressure this makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Check your compression I will bet very low. Time for a top end rebuild

the million dollard question some like syntec from castrol its not cheap but last longer and the engine turn faster when its cold outside there manly all good use the right grade for the engine as recommended by the manufacture 5w30 grade thank you pierre

That consumption is great, no worries.
Most healthy cars will consume a quart in 2,400 to 3,00 KM.

Car manufacturers will not repair and consider a quart in 965 km to be normal, I would be livid at that consumption.

If consumption gets too much, consider a high mileage blend, like Casteroil. It is a semi synthetic, and actually does lower consumption.

There is actually nothing that you could do to lower your consumption, but keep everything clean and maintained.

Scheduled Maintenance The service shown in this schedule up to 150,000 miles (250,000 km) should be performed after 150,000 miles (250,000 km) at the same intervals.
See Owner Inspections and Services for maintenance information.
Scheduled Maintenance Mileage
Maintenance Group No.
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
1
18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
2
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
3
36,000 Miles (60 000 km)
4
42,000 Miles (70 000 km)
1
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
5
54,000 Miles (90 000 km)
2
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
6
66,000 Miles (110 000 km)
1
72,000 Miles (120 000 km)
4
78,000 Miles (130 000 km)
1
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
7
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
8
102,000 Miles (170 000 km)
1
108,000 Miles (174 000 km)
4
114,000 Miles (190 000 km)
1
120,000 Miles (200 000 km)
6
126,000 Miles (210 000 km)
2
138,000 Miles (230 000 km)
1
150,000 Miles (250 000 km)
5
Maintenance Requirements - Group 1 • Rotate the tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation for the proper rotation pattern and additional information. • Inspect the brake system. Check the brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required. • Inspect the exhaust system and shields. • Lubricate the door hinges, check links, hood and sunroof (if equipped). Maintenance Requirements - Group 2 • Rotate the tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation for the proper rotation pattern and additional information. • Inspect the brake system. Check the brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required. • Inspect the exhaust system and shields. • Lubricate the door hinges, check links, hood and sunroof (if equipped). • Inspect the engine accessory drive belt and coolant hoses every 12 months or 18,000 miles (30,000 km), whichever occurs first. Maintenance Requirements - Group 3 • Rotate the tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation for the proper rotation pattern and additional information. • Inspect the brake system. Check the brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required. • Inspect the exhaust system and shields. • Lubricate the door hinges, check links, hood and sunroof (if equipped). • Replace the engine air cleaner filter every 36 months or 30,000 mile (50,000 km), whichever occurs first. An Emission Control Service . (See footnote) • Inspect the vacuum lines/hoses every 24 months or 30,000 mile (50,000 km), whichever occurs first. An Emission Control Service . (See footnote) • Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.

Not normal, clean burning engine, mine has 220,000 kms's. Are you using a full synthetic oil? Tried it a couple times and it took 1 litre between oil changes. I use semi synthetic oil, no issues. How long has it been burning this amount of oil? Get to your dealer and have him fix your engine.

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