Auto-RX Reduced my Oil Consumption!

[The Critic]

On my 96 Saturn SL2 DOHC with nearly 106,000 miles, I added 9 ounces of Auto-RX about 2000 miles into a fill of Chevron 5w30 SM.

At 3,000 miles into the fill and 1000 miles on the Auto-RX, the oil was 1/2 qt low. I topped it up with more Chevron 5w30.

Yesterday, at 4,000 miles into the fill, it was only 7-8 oz low. I topped it up again, and will run it until 5000 miles before I do an oil/filter change to initiate the rinse phase.

Has anyone else noticed a similar drop in oil consumption during the clean phase of Auto-RX?

 

[Mudcat]

Critic, glad you have seen some improvement. I am 1500 miles into a rinse, following a 2400 mile clean, and have not noticed reduced consumption yet.

 

[odessit]

I had same observation on 97 Altima. It was starting to burn/leak? a little bit of oil. Maybe 1/2-3/4 quart in 3k.
I had almost 0 consumption during the clean phase. I have 0 consumption now (2.5K into rinse phase). This weekend I am putting Amsoil in in hopes of not changing oil this winter.

 

[sprintman]

My Mazda had basically zero consumtion on Valvoline 10W30 Low Vis during rinse phase compared to high consumption before RX running 5W50.

 

[Frank]

The posts stating less oil burning or loss I am sure all did the application as stated on Auto-Rx Web Site Thank You.

 

[Cutehumor]

your mom's car will last another 10 years

 

[Headnsouth]

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On my 96 Saturn SL2 DOHC with nearly 106,000 miles, I added 9 ounces of Auto-RX about 2000 miles into a fill of Chevron 5w30 SM.

At 3,000 miles into the fill and 1000 miles on the Auto-RX, the oil was 1/2 qt low. I topped it up with more Chevron 5w30.

Yesterday, at 4,000 miles into the fill, it was only 7-8 oz low. I topped it up again, and will run it until 5000 miles before I do an oil/filter change to initiate the rinse phase.

Has anyone else noticed a similar drop in oil consumption during the clean phase of Auto-RX?

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Thats good to know. I'm considering using RX on my 97 SW2 with 170k. It burns about a quart every 3-4k. Any updates?

 

[Oilgal]

Good news! Glad to hear it. ARX really is amazing stuff when you follow directions exactly.

 

[Crashbox]

The first time I did an ARX treatment on my '95 Civic w/53,000 miles at the time it used to use a pint or so every 4000 miles. Consumption dropped to zero.

Yes, I have noticed it.

 

[westwind999]

I'm in the rinse phase of my first treatment on my 99 Saturn SW1. I can say that the oil consumption has gone down and the performance has improved but I don't see an improvement in fuel economy. I think I am driving it a little harder though so maybe that's the reason.

 

[Auto-Union]

Maintenance dose might be where its' at for you.

 

[The Critic]

I have nearly 6000 miles on this oil fill now, about 4500 of it with Auto-RX. I will do an oil and filter change when I return home for Thanksgiving. The oil should have about 7000 miles on it then.

 

[gnosis]

I'm hoping ARX will help decrease my oil consumption/loss. In the last few months, my consumption on my 102k engine has doubled to about 1qt/1k miles, and I didn't switch oil brands or weights or anything. I guess I'll find out in about 5k miles. Will post results.

 

[PW01]

I've got about 500 miles left on my rinse phase, and for the first time my truck has consumed some oil. Judging from the dipstick, it only looks to be between 6-10 ounces. Not a big deal, but it was always right on the full mark when it was time to change. By the way, I ran the clean phase for 1500 miles (before application changes were made) and have extended the rinse to 3000 miles (per Frank's recommendation).