Help with oil consumption
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Help with oil consumption
I know I've complained about oil consumption before on my 12' 5.0 with 42 K. I've kinda come to terms with it and figure not much I can do ? Next oil change I want to try to improve it. Checked it the other day and has used approx 3/4 of quart in 2200 K. I've read other guys post on this forum talk about improving consumption by switching brands and trying different viscosity. I'm using the recommended Ford 5/20 synthetic now. Any ideas guys ??
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Currently having good luck with Mobil 1 5w30 High Mileage.
Also had good luck with Trop artic 5w30, Castrol edge 5w30 black bottle and Castrol edge 5w30 EP gold bottle
Had terrible luck with Trop artic 5w20, Napa synthetic 5w20, and Pennzoil platinum 5w30.
All the good ones consume about 1qt/4000+ miles, all the bad ones were 1qt/2000 miles.
YMMV
Also had good luck with Trop artic 5w30, Castrol edge 5w30 black bottle and Castrol edge 5w30 EP gold bottle
Had terrible luck with Trop artic 5w20, Napa synthetic 5w20, and Pennzoil platinum 5w30.
All the good ones consume about 1qt/4000+ miles, all the bad ones were 1qt/2000 miles.
YMMV
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FWIW, I use Royal Purple or Mobile One (this last time because I was far from home), both full synthetic. The truck uses absolutely NO oil. It is on the exact same X on the dipstick every time I check. I have 39,8XX miles. I feel like I lucked out too. I've never had a vehicle not use some.
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I think that the high end full synthetics, such as Royal Purple, Mobil1, and Amsoil, are your best bet for maintaining a full crankcase. I don't have a 5.0, so I can't vouch for any of them in this situation, but I've had sucess in other engine cutting down usage.
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