I have a 1996 Saturn SC with 136,000 miles that burns about a quart of oil every 400 - 500 miles. I use the car to deliver newspapers in and I drive approx 700 miles a week. When I got my oil changed last time the tech. recommended a synthetic oil and said that it should help slow down the burn. IT DIDN'T!. What is the best grade to go with in my situation?
2006-10-09 01:38:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
well the mechanic you talked to probally screwed you cause synthetic oil is great on new engines that has only 1 oil change yours however has old oil in the metals and are not to mixed and the synthetic will eat the old deposits that the old engine uses to its advantage to run now, another words your engine adapts to the old deposits to seal things that are worn out like where your valves seat,etc..you can go with a heay oil 10 40w but to hevy and use lucas oil treatment, you really need to rering her and freshen the bottom end!!!
2006-10-09 02:03:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Burning oil at that rate, it is foolhardy to spend the money on either synthetic oil or even oil changes (your car changes it own oil by default every 1600-2000 miles). What you need is to purchase the cheapest oil you can find. I would use a straight weight like 30W or 40W. If you can find a brand that is made from recycled oil, that would be even better (cheaper).
2006-10-09 02:11:25 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't use a heavier oil if you live in a cool/cold climate or you could really damage your engine. Maybe you should switch mechanics? If you put a quart of oil in your car every week, it doesn't seem safe to drive, especially since you travel long distances.
2006-10-09 01:49:38 · answer #3 · answered by jaime m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't buy the most expensive oil on the market, but what ever you choose, go with a heavier weight, such as a 40 wt. oil, it will burn slower.
2006-10-09 01:42:00 · answer #4 · answered by loufedalis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best line oil
2015-08-19 13:45:48 · answer #5 · answered by Sookdeo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheapo-Depot oil... with a mechanical problem there is very
little one can do except try to save your money for the repairs....
2006-10-09 01:51:33 · answer #6 · answered by RiverRat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stock up on the cheapest stuff until you can find another car. Otherwise you'll be burning money.
2006-10-09 01:39:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use this stuff called motor honey or engine honey. you can use thicker oil. 20w50. make sure your engine heats up before you drive. or you could get a tune up. der!
2006-10-09 01:42:24 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
30w or 40w will help
2006-10-10 10:38:53 · answer #9 · answered by ronnie b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋