Hello Bitogers...
One of my rides is a '06 Mitsu Eclipse GT. It is a 3.8l Mivec V6 6G75. The odometer is just over 74k at the moment. I've owned this car since it was new, and from the first oil change it has had Amsoil 0w30 oil. I believe it used to be TSO and then changed to SSO at some point. This current oil change was done inlate November '13 and the car was stored for the winter, and brought out in the spring. Ibused M1 AFE 0w30 because I needed something right then and Walmart stocks it. Anyway, the oil has a little over 4k of use on it. When I checked it tonight, it was about 1/2 at low. This car has never had ANY noticeable change in oil level for in the 8.5 years I've owned it while using the Amsoil.
Is there something different about the M1 that could have caused to burn off some oil or something like that? There isn't any leaks, so it had to have gone through the engine.
I'm sure I will plan ahead and switch back to SSO for the next change, but I am a little bit baffled at the fact that for the first time ever it was low.
Is this common with the M1? What could be different to cause a change?
Oil consumption with M1 AFE 0w30?
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It's just weird lol I was thinking of maybe going to the new Pennz Ultra 5w30 and give that a shot. I haven't read up on it much though to see what it's all about.
I've never heard a good explanation as to why, but it's not that uncommon when switching brands or types (conventional vs synthetic) oils. Usually it'll resolve itself after another oil change or two, but a lot of people don't wait that long.
I've also had some consumption when changing brands. Seems to stop after awhile though. I'd bet that if you stayed with M1, the consumption would go away and your sump would stay full.
Probably just due to the higher mileage and your engine showing it's age. Try Mobil 1 High Mileage 5w30
Never had consumption from changing brands.
Oil sheared thin and was sipped by the engine.
IDK
I've used this oil in the past in engines with much higher mileage and never noticed any increase in consumption.
It may well be that the Amsoil is thicker than the M1 and it could also be that the M1 has higher volatility than the Amsoil does.
Other than that, who knows?
10% difference (-+2%)is normal for most oil.amzoil is a good oil
I have used Mobil 1 EP in two cars(Hyundai/GM) and had consumption/loss of oil. One vehicle had a loss of 1/2 quart after 2K miles(2011 Hyundai Santa Fe with a V6)... Went back to QS syn and also PP/Ultra and the consumption went away the next OCI. The vehicle today has 36K miles and does not use any oil... I guess it depends on the vehicle. I do use Mobil 1 and also their HM syn oil in a few other cars and have not had a problem. Weird. LOL.
M1 is known for doing that, especially when first introduced to an engine, however with continued use it will most likely stop.
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Probably just due to the higher mileage and your engine showing it's age. Try Mobil 1 High Mileage 5w30
Originally Posted By: KCJeep
M1 is known for doing that, especially when first introduced to an engine, however with continued use it will most likely stop.
Could the oil be sticking to the parts and staying in the upper engine longer making it seem low? When I put the QS Defy in my car it showed full. After 800 miles it showed a 1/4 of a quart low. Still between the marks so I left it. After not driving it for a little over a week it showed just over full. After 1 drive it showed full again and after a few days it was back to the 1/4 of a quart low mark. I did not notice the same effect with the Maxlife. The Defy makes the engine much more quiet. especially at start up.
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My sons 2003 Monte Carlo SS with the 3.8 V6 runs very smooth and quiet on QS Defy 5W30. It also does not burn any oil...
Ultra is also one of my favorites along with Mobil 1 HM oils.
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