Best High-Mileage 0W-20 for Oil Consumption? (updated at post 64)
I took care of an oil burning fb25 6mt outback for a friend from 200k-280k the original engine consumed a quart every 500 miles until the last 10k it used a quart every 150 miles. The least consumption was with m1 0w40. No flushes or additives, cleanings, driving styles, pcv valve or happy...
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After ~2800 miles on Havoline Lifelong 0W20, the vehicle was over a quart low on oil. This amount of consumption is "average" for this particular vehicle. I added 1 qt of HPL Engine Cleaner and added some PP 0W20 to top off the oil to full.
After driving 1800 miles with the HPL Engine Cleaner, the oil level has only dropped 1/4 qt. So, I am happy to report that HPL's Engine Cleaner appears to have some efficacy.
I will probably change the oil in the next 500 miles and cut open the filter for review.
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