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 | 08/11/2008 | | Solutions for an Engine that Burns Oil | | I'm wondering what the best oil choice is for a 1980 Chevrolet Monza (L4 2.5 Liter 2BBL engine) approaching 57,000 miles. It's running great but burns quite a bit of oil. I've been using Pennzoil high... |
| | Based on your description of high levels of oil consumption, we recommend you use Mobil 1 15W-50. In the winter you might want to switch to Mobil 1 High Mileage 10W-40. |
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| 04/17/2008 | | Do New Diesel Engines Use More Oil Initially | | I purchased a Mercedes-Benz 2008 GL 320 CDI diesel using Mobil 1. After 2500 miles it was down 2 quarts of oil. The dealer explained by stating that diesel engines use more oil when new, but get bette... |
| | Higher oil consumption in a new vehicle is usually associated with engine break-in, which means that the piston rings and cylinder liners need to mate with each other. Continue to monitor oil consumpt... |
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| 01/10/2008 | | | The best way to improve oil burn-off is to switch to a higher viscosity grade. Either Mobil 1 15W-50 or Mobil 1 High Mileage 10W-40 would be the right way to go. If you think some of your oil loss may... |
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| 12/19/2007 | | | New Jersey has cold enough winters that we recommend you continue to use 0W-40 at least in the winter. In the spring, summer and fall you can use Mobil 1 15W-50 and see if this improves your oil consu... |
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| 11/08/2006 | | Is Synthetic Oil Thinner than 'Regular' Oil? | | I recently purchased a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup with a 360 gasoline V-8 with 115,000 miles on it. I noticed it is "losing" oil, none under the truck when parked, but the oil level keeps dropping. I ... |
| | We would recommend switching to Mobil 1 High Mileage 10W-40 or Mobil 1 15W-50. Both of these oils can help to reduce oil burn-off. |
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