The initial results are in: After effecting the Auto-RX flush on my Saturn, for my oil consumption had fallen down to 362/qt, I went through the special procedures for Saturns. Up until and through the procedure, I had been using Quaker State straight 30 weight. For the 2,500 miles AFTER the procedure, I continued to use the straight 30 weight. At that time, I decided to go through my usual oil change, while I was STILL using oil at est 360 - 375 miles / quart.
I then decided to move up to 10w30 (Quaker State) (( I get it at 69 cents per quart)).
My oil consumption has not dropped down substantially = to 885 miles per qt of oil. Granted, this is my initial, but accurate, reading. I would be very suprised to learn that the drop in consumption was EXCLUSIVE TO the change in oil weight. I sensing that it may well be a combination of the Auto-Rx effort AND the change to 10w-40.
I'll issue a follow-up to this report in about two-three weeks, as the time window will produce a more valid consumption picture.
I should note:
I drive 125 miles a day, 99 % freeway driving at 2,200 - 2,400 RPMs, automatic transmission.
Luke
[ June 07, 2003, 11:38 AM: Message edited by: Luke ]
I then decided to move up to 10w30 (Quaker State) (( I get it at 69 cents per quart)).
My oil consumption has not dropped down substantially = to 885 miles per qt of oil. Granted, this is my initial, but accurate, reading. I would be very suprised to learn that the drop in consumption was EXCLUSIVE TO the change in oil weight. I sensing that it may well be a combination of the Auto-Rx effort AND the change to 10w-40.
I'll issue a follow-up to this report in about two-three weeks, as the time window will produce a more valid consumption picture.
I should note:
I drive 125 miles a day, 99 % freeway driving at 2,200 - 2,400 RPMs, automatic transmission.
Luke
[ June 07, 2003, 11:38 AM: Message edited by: Luke ]