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The 06 Sentra in my sig is a project car to play with. I changed the oil when I bought it for $600 at 159k with ST 5-30 and a Fram Ultra filter. Filter is Fram Tough Guard and I intend on three 3k OCI's with it. I changed the oil today after about 3500 miles with the last 500 or so using 12oz Mystery Oil. I didn't keep a good track of how much additional oil I had to add to the sump over the OCI. I will certainly do a better job on this OCI. And I will not be using MMO anymore so that helps keep the results legitimate. I do believe I added about a quart. The sump is about 3.5 quarts.
I spoke to the original owner and driver of all 159k miles and he stated he did 4-5k OCI's at a shop using a 10-30 bulk oil. He is unaware of any burning and didn't check much and said that's part of why he did earlier than required changes. Wondering if my using 5-30 (spec for the 1.8) causes additional burning of oil after it has had 10-30 for basically 160k. Interested to see the results of this oil change. It's also a different world for me as I've never had such a small sump. A much smaller amount of oil burning represents a larger decrease on the stick than a larger sump.
No wars, just looking for thoughts. I'll wait to see a measured result with this oil change and I'll also send a UOA for fun. Wondering what the thought is on move to a 10W or should be a ok with the 5W. I am guessing it shouldn't make a difference but I don't make a living with a wrench.
With exception of a late 80's Chevy TrailBlazer I've never had a burner!
I spoke to the original owner and driver of all 159k miles and he stated he did 4-5k OCI's at a shop using a 10-30 bulk oil. He is unaware of any burning and didn't check much and said that's part of why he did earlier than required changes. Wondering if my using 5-30 (spec for the 1.8) causes additional burning of oil after it has had 10-30 for basically 160k. Interested to see the results of this oil change. It's also a different world for me as I've never had such a small sump. A much smaller amount of oil burning represents a larger decrease on the stick than a larger sump.
No wars, just looking for thoughts. I'll wait to see a measured result with this oil change and I'll also send a UOA for fun. Wondering what the thought is on move to a 10W or should be a ok with the 5W. I am guessing it shouldn't make a difference but I don't make a living with a wrench.
With exception of a late 80's Chevy TrailBlazer I've never had a burner!