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Have had this car for a couple years. Was curious about the health of this engine, since it has always been an "oil-burner", (surprise surprise, VQ35DE, lol).
Initially had it on Castrol GTX 5w-30 synth blend. It was burning about 4 quarts per oci. Then tried Chevron Supreme 10w-30 conventional. Not much better. (The engine did run nicely on both of these, by the way).
The oil I used here, (with the UOA), is a thicker oil. Castrol GTX 10w-40 conventional. The burning issue did improve, (roughly 3 quarts). From the results of the UOA, the engine seems healthy. Any input will be greatly appreciated!
Recently I put Chevron Supreme 5w-30 in it, (synth blend). It's a good oil, easy to find, and so affordable. Going to do another UOA on that, after about 4-5k. Hopefully the results are good. May step it up to a good 5w-40 if the UOA is not up to par, or stick with this GTX 10w-40 conventional, (the engine did seem to like it). Seems like the engine is happy, but she just likes to burn some, lol!!
Initially had it on Castrol GTX 5w-30 synth blend. It was burning about 4 quarts per oci. Then tried Chevron Supreme 10w-30 conventional. Not much better. (The engine did run nicely on both of these, by the way).
The oil I used here, (with the UOA), is a thicker oil. Castrol GTX 10w-40 conventional. The burning issue did improve, (roughly 3 quarts). From the results of the UOA, the engine seems healthy. Any input will be greatly appreciated!
Recently I put Chevron Supreme 5w-30 in it, (synth blend). It's a good oil, easy to find, and so affordable. Going to do another UOA on that, after about 4-5k. Hopefully the results are good. May step it up to a good 5w-40 if the UOA is not up to par, or stick with this GTX 10w-40 conventional, (the engine did seem to like it). Seems like the engine is happy, but she just likes to burn some, lol!!
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