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My wife's 2011 Accord SE used to see runs of Castrol Edge Gold Bottle 0w20, changed when the MM was at 10% or less. She totaled it at about 65,000mi, but that car never used a bit of oil and ran perfectly. If you're running a quality synthetic like M1, I see no reason not to take advantage of...

Get yourself a catch can, run whatever name brand synthetic 0w20 you prefer, change when the OLM indicates, and drive the wheels off of that truck. My brother bought a new Silverado last spring, and has been using PP in his. He said it's surprising how much gunk the catch can traps before it...

With all of your short trips, I'd run M1 0w30 AFE, a quality filer, and change the oil when the OLM told you. Those are nice cars. I wish I would have bought one years ago...

In your application, PYB without a second thought. No reason to pay for a synthetic oil and dump it at 5k in your application.

Originally Posted By: GM4LIFE After seeing testing data on the new PP and UP, I am not impressed. I am sticking to Mobil 1. Care to elaborate?

My brother has a 14 Silverado 5.3, and has been running 0w20 PP and changing at OLM intervals. He has also installed a catch can. If you havnt, you should google it to see what I'm talking about, and then install one as well.

I'd run the M1 5w30 EP after the warranty is up. Prior to that, get your free changes at the dealer, then run Mobil Super 5w30 for the rest of the warranty. After warranty, go with M1...

You could go for the best of both worlds, and run Valvoline MaxLife Full synthetic 5w-30, or M1 5-30 HM.

My first thought for your application was 10w30 MaxLife. It would protect that engine well, and may also help with the rear main leak issue. I'd also consider 5w30 Maxlife if you're in Northern GA- due to winters- or if you do a lot of short trips. You could also always switch to MaxLife full...

Originally Posted By: artificialist Originally Posted By: BHopkins I didn't know that Havoline was still available. I haven't seen it on the shelf anywhere for a long time. That is all my dad used to use when I was a kid. I wish I still had a couple cans for nostalgic purposes only. You don't...

Agreed. Stick with the M1 5w30 HM.

Originally Posted By: cknight49090 I wouldn't go much thicker I have heard they are very sensitive to viscosity that's why 5w20 is recommended. That's what I'd heard as well. I no longer have my 08 F150, but I always ran synthetic 5w20 in mine and had no issues. Mostly PP 5w20, but also a few...

That oil should help. Hemi is a great motor, no surprise it's still running. I'd probably use M1 HM or Maxlife full synthetic next time with a good filter since he's prone to long oci's. Those oils should help with clean-up and reducing consumption. I also agree with changing the current filter...

MaxLife full synthetic for 7500 would be great for your application. I wouldn't think twice about it.

I've also had some consumption when changing brands. Seems to stop after awhile though. I'd bet that if you stayed with M1, the consumption would go away and your sump would stay full.

My dad ran 10w30 T5 in his 2012 6.7 for the first few changes, but has been using Mobil Delvac 15w40 since. He's convinced that the 40wt is smoother and quieter, with no measurable difference in fuel economy. They are all approved in the manual, and the Delvac is cheaper while still being a...

Originally Posted By: Bandito440 Change it afterward. That'll put you in the severe service. That's what I would do.

Originally Posted By: Quest There's a cause and there's consequences. You are telling us the consequences, you need to explore/find out the cause. Is your thermostat faulty? Did you buy this vehicle used with unknown service/maintenance history? and the list goes on... Q. My thoughts...

If you're not burning oil or leaking, I see no reason not to stick with the Mobil Super 5w20.

Looking at a clean Town and Country with almost 53k miles. Has the 3.8 V6. Vehicle seems clean and well maintained as far as I can tell, but it's at a dealer and there isn't any service history available. Is the 3.8 a good engine? Anything I should know about these? Any input is appreciated. Thanks!