Mobil 1 0W-20 AFE Oil Consumption

[Learn Ya]

I ran M1 Advanced Fuel Economy Dexos 0W-20 for the first time in my disposable commuter car (2021 Chevy Equinox 1.5T). I usually run Dexos 0W-20 M1 Extended Performance from Walmart, but I grabbed a box of AFE at Costco instead. My usual oil consumption with all other 0W-20's has been 1/4-1/3 quart during my 5,000 mile oil change interval. However, using M1 AFE, my oil consumption jumped up to 1/2 quart at 4,000 miles, and near 3/4 quart at 5,000 miles. The oil consumption returned to normal after switching back to M1 EP. Has anyone else noticed this?

Also, does anyone run Amsoil 0W-20 in their GM 1.5T? I never spent the extra money for Amsoil, because I turn and burn my commuters. Just curious.

 

[facility1]

try Valvoline 0w-20EP

 

[factorytuned2012]

Mobil 1 0W-20 AFE is not my always go to oil but i have used it on and off for years with no consumption issues. used in several corolla's, scion ia and nissan vehicles.

 

[oilstained]

No experience here. But by yours, it appears the EP gives you a better experience. AFE is the lower tier afterall, so it wouldn’t surprise me.

In your use case, Amsoil wouldn’t be worth it.

 

[Slick3914]

I’ve run AFE in my 2017 Outback with no consumption issues.

 

[wemay]

I sincerely doubt it's the oil.

 

[#18FAN]

I’d move it to a 5W30 and report back with results.

 

[ARB1977]

I’d move it to a 5W30 and report back with results.

OMG someone said the T word.

 

[ChrisD46]

He’s going from a 20 weight to a thicker 30 weight oil … Let that holy language come on up out of you brother !

 

[OilUzer]

Since you like M1
iirc, for small Turbo, M1 0W-40 API SP or something with 229.5 (which M1 has) is not a bad idea. Or on the lower hths side, ACEA A7 B7. But why mess with the thinner side.

 

[rondhol]

If one hasGM engine, 0W-40 is the actual best oil for them. Their bearing is not that tough. I only put 0W-20 or thinner oil in Toyota or Honda, period.

 

[road_rascal]

If one hasGM engine, 0W-40 is the actual best oil for them. Their bearing is not that tough. I only put 0W-20 or thinner oil in Toyota or Honda, period.

Since you like M1
iirc, for small Turbo, M1 0W-40 API SP or something with 229.5 (which M1 has) is not a bad idea. Or on the lower hths side, ACEA A7 B7. But why mess with the thinner side.

My wife's 2018 Equinox (1.5 turbo) is due for an oil change in a couple weeks and I'm tempted to use a 0W-40. It currently has 74xxx miles on it and hasn't used any oil (0W-20) since we've had it (bought new), and it gets changed every 5,000 miles.

 

[haggler]

My dad had a 2020 1.5t and it always used a similar amount, mostly city miles. Id top up with 5w30 sometimes or whatever oil was leftover. I'd give a 5w30 a try first. I dont think it's the oil.

 

[melk]

#13 posts with no mention of VRP yet?

 

[ATex7239]

Try some Valvoline Advanced maybe. Here’s what the bulk VL 0W20 from the quick lube looks like after 6,800 miles in my GM 1.5T. It’s a lease so I get oil changes done either at Kwik Kar or VIOC. Both use bulk VL oil. It doesn’t noticeably burn oil after 57K miles with ~7,500 mile OCIs.

 

[SwampSurvivor]

I used a bunch of different oils in my 2018 Forester with the FB25 engine. Mostly 0w-20s. I tried M1 AFE 0w-30 once and it used like a 1/2 quart in the oil change. Really strange.

 

[chuck wood]

Mobil 1 X2 ESP 0W-20. It’s right there on the shelf at Walmart.

 

[facility1]

I used a bunch of different oils in my 2018 Forester with the FB25 engine. Mostly 0w-20s. I tried M1 AFE 0w-30 once and it used like a 1/2 quart in the oil change. Really strange.

try Valvoline 0w-20 EP if you like 0w-20 oil, or Pennzoil ultra-Platinum. Myself I use the 5w-30 pup, seems to work well in my 2024 Subaru.

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

It’s well-documented that some vehicles are more prone to consumption when switching brands as the chemistry/tribology does its thing. The only way to know for certain if it was an AFE thing with your vehicle would have been to run it 3 or more oil changes in a row.

Generally speaking, the only thing that does better with more frequent changes are underwear. Everything else can be habitual without much fuss.

 

[Japanese]

I noticed the same thing about M1 0W20 AFE in my Scion tC (Camry engine). It was consuming about 1qt (or over) for 5000 miles. I switched a couple for years ago to M1 0W20 EP and it's much better. The second one is thicker oil regarding the M1 product data sheets.
However, mu car is not a turbo. For turbo cars 0W20 is preferable a good oil. For turbo I would suggest 5W30 or 0W30 ESP.
I did oil analysis on the 0W20 while I was using it and after 5K miles the TBN was around 1, which tells me this oil is no good for more than 5K miles in non-turbo cars. It gets very thin in the end too. I can upload the oil analysis, if anybody is interested.