yeah, i bet it is oil too, it is upon start up and idling, on long highway trips, it doesn't consume much, stop and go driving is what makes it consume oil.

it had t-belt and water pump done at 90k miles, it now has 170k miles, so I was thinking at around 180k miles, get t-belt and water pump changed again, maybe I can work in the VGS replacement at that time for some extra cash, anyone think that is worth it?

97 Montero SR w/Mitsu Adj Shocks & Rear Diff Lock ARB Front Diff Lock 4.9 Ring/Pinion 3.15 transfer box 43:1 crawl ratio 2" suspen lift 2" body lift 2" Gas Tank Lift 35x12.5 MTRs 15x10 Wheels Rock Sliderz ARB front bumper w/12k winch Custom rear bumper