Mobil 1 High Mileage oil not ILSAC rated - ok or bad fit for the Prius?

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First, find out what the source of the oil consumption is. Valve-stem oil seals? Rings? PCV valve? Leaks? Valve-stem oil seals: Use 5W-40 or thicker -- makes 2 - 3 times difference. I replaced them on my 1985 Corolla and no oil consumption since. Rings: Viscosity probably doesn't make a difference. PCV valve: Replace it with an OEM one if it's stuck. I've never had issues with it on my 1985 Corolla though. Leaks: Try to fix it.
 
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First, find out what the source of the oil consumption is. Valve-stem oil seals? Rings? PCV valve? Leaks? Valve-stem oil seals: Use 5W-40 or thicker -- makes 2 - 3 times difference. I replaced them on my 1985 Corolla and no oil consumption since. Rings: Viscosity probably doesn't make a difference. PCV valve: Replace it with an OEM one if it's stuck. I've never had issues with it on my 1985 Corolla though. Leaks: Try to fix it.
How do you determine which it is?
 
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