Oil Consumption

[joerone]

Looking for some education...I have a 2021 3500 AT4 with the 6.6 V8. Let me start by saying I am not at all knowledgeable about cars and trucks. I bought the truck to tow my 7-8k lb camper (which I am also new to). Anyway, we took our first big trip towing the camper, 9 weeks 6250 miles. I had a flash of the low oil light, but then it disappeared, so I manually checked and I was in fact low, so I added a quart. I also checked underneath to look for indications of a leak, but saw none. It happened 2 more times on the trip. When I got back, had an oil change and asked them to check if there was any leaks and again, none. I called the dealer to see about that and they told me that it us not unusual to consume oil while towing. Is this something I should expect to see? Is there anything to do to prevent and lastly and most importantly, are there any long term issues that could arise from this?

Thank You
joerone

 

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[gemarsh]

Mine were oil eaters during break-in. Which seem to be 12k miles if I remember, which surprised me. Wasn't towing nearly as long as you, but heavier.

Now, I don't even check the oil between changes. But I still don't tow as many miles as you. So that might be a variable.

I also use 15w40 year round.