Destiny2002

marcucci

Some data to be wary of: Most people switch to synthetic after or during the break-in period, where you will naturally consume more oil. As the break-in period goes away, so does most oil consumption (usually).

Most synthetic oils have a higher flashpoint and will naturally burn less in the engine. How much so can only be accurately determined on a broken-in motor and prefereably the same motor (though across different motors/samples).

Just a thought, anyone who votes should keep that in mind. I'll refrain from voting since I went to synthetic at 3k (before the motor was fully broken in).

I have very little oil consumption now (6500 miles), though I have nothing to compare it to.

sfphinkterMC

which synthetic oil do u use.

i'm gonna go to the expensive REDLINE stuff, whadda u think?

Tugz_S2K

IMO going with outrageously expensive oils is not worth it. Using Mobil 1 10W30 Tri-Synthetic will give you more than enough protection than what u need. Unless you race your car daily then you should use a 10W40 or 5W40 Synthetic. The added weight on the hot end (30 to 40wt.) Will help alot with added engine stress.

Hope this helps

DJHohum

i switched to syn oil at 6k, im now at 9.5k and it has already managed to burn up a full quart! is my car busted up or does oil consumption last a really long time? how many more miles should my car burn oil till i should get worried?
Mike