6BT Oil Consumption

[Cutter]

I recently put about 80 hours on my 6BT during a two week trip. Total oil consumption was about 5-6 quarts. That’s a “first” for this engine.
The engine has a little over 2000 trouble free hours with oil changes every 50-75 hours. Runs perfectly. Noticed smoke for the first time while docking the boat (idle power), but no smoke while underway (1900 – 2100 rpm cruise) Anybody got an idea where to start?

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[Tony Athens]

The 1st thing I do is question how much oil is in the oil pan, sitting at the dock, engine off, and correlate that to the makings on the dip stick……………………..

Answer this exactly as asked:

Have you read this article and have you done this exactly as is says as to dip stick calibration?

Oil Pan Capacities for Cummins Marine Engines

Post you engine serial number –I want to look up the OP & LG options for it

Let’s start with that

Tony

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