Switched to 20w-50 oil
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Switched to 20w-50 oil
so i changed my oil around 2000 miles ago and so far it appears that my car has not used any oil. this has me deeply concerned. last oil change i used 10w-30 and it burned it like normal but due to the increase in temps i switched to 20w-50 and now it doesnt seem to be burning any oil. the car runs great but that doesnt mean that somthin isnt right. Should i start running premix to be safe?
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I have been using 20w50 as well. Mostly because after 3000 miles the oil is diluted with raw fuel. The heavier weight 'helps' prevent it from thinning too much.
So yeah, dipstick level doesn't change much because oil is going out, and gas is coming in!!
So yeah, dipstick level doesn't change much because oil is going out, and gas is coming in!!
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My engine has less than 10,000 miles on it.
How about its because I have no emissions control on it, and its running rich.
If my oil control rings were going out, it would blow smoke. I've been there with my old FB.
How about its because I have no emissions control on it, and its running rich.
If my oil control rings were going out, it would blow smoke. I've been there with my old FB.
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