Hi,
finding myself putting in around a litre of Shell Helix 5W-40 every three weeks or so, or approx every 1000 miles , considering I drive the car 'enthusiastically' does this seem appropriate, or is it so much oil as to warrant a concern?

Thanks for any help/opinions

 

Quite normal, however disturbing it seems. I found 5/40 like water - I'd go for 10/30 where possible, especially in this weather. Opie do Amsoil at great prices.

 

i was too on 10/40 shell

now swapped to 5/30 comma and it's used non (and i've been driving it harder in the better weather)

 

I was using 1litre per 1700 miles, but now i'm on the Silkolene Pro-S, not any in the last 700 miles (21mpg avg).

My advice is to get your oil changed for some fresh stuff (try 10-40 magnatec) and see how you get on

*EDIT*

Bring your oil/filter and i'll bring my 17mm spanner/socket and drain can and i'll do it at the Wigan meet!

 

Mine used to use about that Paul.

Then I got a new engine

 

Fackinel!

 

How very

I will do just that ... if I remember to buy a filter (has to be a honda one I believe?) and some magnatec (5 litre container will be necessary for this I guess?), I may take you up on that thanks.

 

It used it for a long time before I got the new engine though

 

[QUOTE=s2k_Nut,May 8 2008, 09:53 PM] How very

 

5-30 oil will see you right paul