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Im using penzzoil ultra syntetic 10w30 and my car is burning too much oil, i heard castrol 10w30 is better?
burning too much engine oil
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Posted 20 February 2012 - 06:10 PM
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Posted 20 February 2012 - 08:46 PM
How much is it burning? How hard are you driving it? I'm using pennzoil platinum in my02 and it's not bad at all if i'm nice to it.
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Posted 20 February 2012 - 10:33 PM
eremoy, on 20 February 2012 - 08:46 PM, said:
How much is it burning? How hard are you driving it? I'm using pennzoil platinum in my02 and it's not bad at all if i'm nice to it.
i just use the car for work every day probably 10 miles a day, i just changed my oil a month ago and when i checked my oil level today it was low already, i had to refill it with 1 and 1/2 qts
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Posted 20 February 2012 - 11:41 PM
i switched to castrol from mobil1 and i am burning significantly less. u should however check ur oil level more frequently than once a month.
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Posted 21 February 2012 - 12:18 AM
Yeah i did the switch from mobil to castrol as well did help quite a bit but still burns some. Get into the habit of checking everytime you fuel up.
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Posted 21 February 2012 - 06:11 AM
Regular Castro or synthetic
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Posted 21 February 2012 - 07:34 AM
Not sure what was in mine when I got it (6 or so weeks ago), but I swithched to Castrol Edge (formerly "Syntec") and things are much better.
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Posted 21 February 2012 - 10:02 AM
im switching castrol 10w 30 next oil change but which do you prefer syntetic or not?
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Posted 21 February 2012 - 11:08 AM
try changing/checking PCV. I did that and mine drank a lot less oil right away.
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Posted 21 February 2012 - 11:42 AM
1qt per 1000 miles is normal. Unless you have an exact miles to quart consumption this is all silliness.
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Posted 21 February 2012 - 07:26 PM
rob-2, on 21 February 2012 - 11:42 AM, said:
1qt per 1000 miles is normal. Unless you have an exact miles to quart consumption this is all silliness.
hmm so this is normal for s2000?
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Posted 21 February 2012 - 07:51 PM
What year s2000? Also have you checked your spark plugs? Are they covered in oil? Is there oil in the spark plug tube? If so you probably aren't burning oil, spark plug seals that are leaky can mimic oil consumption
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Posted 21 February 2012 - 07:52 PM
Princeneo, on 21 February 2012 - 07:26 PM, said:
rob-2, on 21 February 2012 - 11:42 AM, said:
1qt per 1000 miles is normal. Unless you have an exact miles to quart consumption this is all silliness.
hmm so this is normal for s2000?
Kinda common for ap1
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Posted 21 February 2012 - 08:06 PM
JUSTINTHECOASTIE, on 21 February 2012 - 07:51 PM, said:
What year s2000? Also have you checked your spark plugs? Are they covered in oil? Is there oil in the spark plug tube? If so you probably aren't burning oil, spark plug seals that are leaky can mimic oil consumption
yes new spark plugs and seal, new valve cover gasket, i have 2000 s2k, what type of engine oil do you use?
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Posted 21 February 2012 - 08:11 PM
Princeneo, on 21 February 2012 - 08:06 PM, said:
JUSTINTHECOASTIE, on 21 February 2012 - 07:51 PM, said:
What year s2000? Also have you checked your spark plugs? Are they covered in oil? Is there oil in the spark plug tube? If so you probably aren't burning oil, spark plug seals that are leaky can mimic oil consumption
yes new spark plugs and seal, new valve cover gasket, i have 2000 s2k, what type of engine oil do you use?
I run Pennzoil 10w30 high mileage, it helps with oil consumption, this oil change I didn't miss a drop
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Posted 21 February 2012 - 09:27 PM
mobil1 turbo diesel, lose less than 1/2 a quart per 3k miles
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Posted 22 February 2012 - 10:23 AM
nartnailuj, on 21 February 2012 - 06:11 AM, said:
Regular Castro or synthetic
synthetic
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Posted 22 February 2012 - 03:41 PM
I've run Amsoil ATM 10W30 since the motor has been broken in. The overall average consumption is less than 0.2 US QT per 3,000 miles. My car hasn't burned a drop in recent history - stayed right at the top X for over 3,000 miles on the last oil change.
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Posted 22 February 2012 - 03:46 PM
clean pcv and try castrol edgee
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Posted 22 February 2012 - 05:27 PM
slipstream444, on 22 February 2012 - 03:41 PM, said:
I've run Amsoil ATM 10W30 since the motor has been broken in. The overall average consumption is less than 0.2 US QT per 3,000 miles. My car hasn't burned a drop in recent history - stayed right at the top X for over 3,000 miles on the last oil change.
how much of that 3000 miles did you go to 9k or 8k? I burn about 1 quart of Amsoil 0w-30 in about 4000-5000 miles and thats with hitting VTEC every chance I get!
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Posted 22 February 2012 - 05:55 PM
I use to burn 1 litre every 300-400km, but after replacing my pvc valve for like 10bucks and switching to valvoline synpower, I go the full 5000km without having to add any oil.
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Posted 23 February 2012 - 04:04 AM
I use Castrol 10W-30 Synthetic with a little bit of Lucas Oil Stabilizer which helps prevent oil consumption and helps with TCT.
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Posted 23 February 2012 - 09:16 AM
i was burning oil everytime i hit vtec with mobile 1, a tad less with amsoil, and non with castrol edge
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Posted 23 February 2012 - 10:50 AM
niahuynh, on 21 February 2012 - 07:52 PM, said:
Princeneo, on 21 February 2012 - 07:26 PM, said:
rob-2, on 21 February 2012 - 11:42 AM, said:
1qt per 1000 miles is normal. Unless you have an exact miles to quart consumption this is all silliness.
hmm so this is normal for s2000?
Kinda common for ap1
Glad mine is abnormal. I run either Mobil 1 or Pennzoil Synthetic 10w-30. I change oil between 6K and 8K miles. Rarely add more than 1/2 quart between changes. Car has been heavily autocrossed since new.
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Posted 23 March 2012 - 08:02 PM
which is better pennzoil high mileage or castrol ?
