I have a 2013 Chevy Equinox 2.4L DI engine (80k miles) that has a bit of a weird oil consumption pattern. I've used 5W-30 Mobil 1 full synth for years. Because the consumption is not linear with respect to mileage on this car, I've been watching it closely this cycle (and this oil usage is not a new development). In the first 1500 miles after the last oil change, it did not use any oil whatsoever. Zero. Then, over the next 300 miles, it used half a quart. It's my wife's car but I think the OLM is around 65%. Based on recent changes, I was planning on changing it when the OLM gets to around 35% because the consumption gets worse as the oil ages. This is just an around-town car so no particularly hard use other than short stop-n-go drives.
So, I've been thinking about trying another full synth Dexos oil to see if I could reduce oil consumption and looking for suggestions. I know from reading here that many recommendations are that the quality oils are not that different so pick one based on cost but I thought I would ask anyway:
- Pennzoil Platinum: I've seen some comments that this oil is a bit thin and might shear faster so maybe this shouldn't be my first choice?
- Castrol Edge or Magnatech: I've seen positive comments here on this oil
- Valvoline Adv or Extended full synth: Never used these
- Mobil 1 Annual or EP: I have not tried these in this car
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
BT
So, I've been thinking about trying another full synth Dexos oil to see if I could reduce oil consumption and looking for suggestions. I know from reading here that many recommendations are that the quality oils are not that different so pick one based on cost but I thought I would ask anyway:
- Pennzoil Platinum: I've seen some comments that this oil is a bit thin and might shear faster so maybe this shouldn't be my first choice?
- Castrol Edge or Magnatech: I've seen positive comments here on this oil
- Valvoline Adv or Extended full synth: Never used these
- Mobil 1 Annual or EP: I have not tried these in this car
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
BT