My Ls1 Eats 5w30 like she burns gas
09-14-2005, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by GM Muscle
I used to go through a ton of M1 5W30. I switched to M1 0W40 and I hardly ever add any oil now, even with all the abuse I put it through.
5w30 burns like water 0w40 mobil one i use maybe 1/2qt every 3000 unless im racing but high rpm and high rpm decel will always burn more
09-15-2005, 03:18 AM
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5W30 dino and no oil consumption issues since I bought the car in May 2004. I never added more than 1/8-1/4 qt between oil changes. I switched to 5W30 semi-synthetic about 2 weeks ago, not sure of the outcome yet. Engine is stock as far as PCV system, no oil catch can, etc.
09-15-2005, 03:40 AM
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M1 10W30 here and im still well above the full mark. Summer is over so I dont drive like a mad man anymore so I should start going longer on the oil.
09-15-2005, 05:36 AM
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Fill me in on you oil analysis Patman..who did yours..I should get one done I am curious on my content..
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/terry.html
09-15-2005, 07:41 AM
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If you like Mobil1 then 3 qts of 5w-30 and 3 qts of 15w-50 makes for a good mixture that resolves most consumption issues. This is the mixture that XTrooper used to solve oil consumption issues in his car a while back.
Although a few of you describe problems so bad that a viscosity change isn't likely to resolve things.
I also have a car that burns no oil over 8K miles.
Although a few of you describe problems so bad that a viscosity change isn't likely to resolve things.
I also have a car that burns no oil over 8K miles.
