Some great info here that most of us know about oil consumption. Keep that PCV system maintained, use top tier fuel, and use high quality oil that outperforms API standards. Engine/driving conditions 100% contribute to oil consumption.
LSJR on oil consumption
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He mentions the notorious LS PCV issue. The PCV on my '02 Tahoe was clogged up when I got it, and it had a rear main seal leak. I put in a new PCV with a catch can which solved that issue. Unfortunately, GM and the infinite bath of steamy cow manure they call engineering decided a teflon seal, which no seal conditioner will work on, was a good idea. Since I didn't want to drop the transmission just to replace a seal, I put an open orifice PCV in with a 3 psi (6 inHg) check valve on the inlet side of the PCV system. Thus, intake vacuum can draw crankcase vacuum to -6 inHg. This pulls inwards on the seals and has mostly stopped the rear main seal leak. Comparing the regular PCV setup to the open orifice PCV with crankcase vacuum, I've seen no difference in oil vapor/consumption on the dipstick nor in the catch can.
When he mentioned Noack, I wish he would've touched on TGA. Being that it's not a part of the API realm, I can see why he didn't.
When he mentioned Noack, I wish he would've touched on TGA. Being that it's not a part of the API realm, I can see why he didn't.
Trigger warning for the Supertech/Kirkland end all and be all oil crowd.
I also want to add that oil consumption can be a compounding issue. Oil in the combustion chamber can cause detonation which lowers ring tension leading to more oil in the combustion chamber causing more detonation. If oil in the chamber doesn't cause detonation, it can still greatly increase chamber/piston deposits which can cause detonation. (and poor combustion in general)
Will watch when I'm napping later. Listening to music now.
Does he cover consumption when changing oil types/brands?
Does he cover consumption when changing oil types/brands?
Top tier fuel isn’t just a marketing gimmick, high quality oils are actually better for engine performance and longevity vs budget oils, -40 may not be the best viscosity for low tension piston ring applications.
Bro was most definitely targeting the all BITOGERS/haters with this video. If you’re reading this Lake - well done, sir!
Bro was most definitely targeting the all BITOGERS/haters with this video. If you’re reading this Lake - well done, sir!
I want his shirt.Top tier fuel isn’t just a marketing gimmick, high quality oils are actually better for engine performance and longevity vs budget oils, -40 may not be the best viscosity for low tension piston ring applications.
Bro was most definitely targeting the all BITOGERS/haters with this video. If you’re reading this Lake - well done, sir!
Should I expect higher oil consumption if I downshift a lot?
Oil hoarders; sorry, oil goes bad. Thickies freaking out over - 8 and - 16; it’s fine, here let me put some in daughter’s vehicle. TT skeptics; um, actually it does have more additives and cleans better. Budget oil is just as good a top tier oils; nope, but nice consumption problem you caused there. - 40 in everything; not so fast there with those low tension rings, skippy.
I don’t know if it’s intentional or not but he is basically slow burning a troll on your haters clinic.
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Sure, but low tension rings have been around for decades and many of those applications have spec'd 40, 50 or even 60 grade oils. Low tension rings don't necessitate low viscosity.
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Dude....I saw that he had some HPL but didn't see the label...Wonder what "W2-40" isView attachment 303349
Left a comment on the video about it...we'll see if he responds...
That's a great informative video.
He has a vid on this custom blended oil.Wonder what "W2-40" is
Didn't realize that was for the Porsche, I thought it was a dexos gen3 mix.
This version is made with Unicorn tears.Wonder what "W2-40" is
Can you please post the link?
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