Don't post very often but here is some information in my quest to reduce oil consumption in my 02 Suzuki Aerio with 173K. Currently my eldest daughter is driving it, started using oil about 100K miles ago. Normally about 3/4 to 1 quart every 1000 miles. Not too happy with it but it passed California smog with no issues so I just keep adding as required.
Switched to Mobil 5w-30 and slowed to 3/4 quart per 1K, helped a little. I know thicker oils don't necessary reduce oil consumption but I figure I'd try some ST 20w-50 just for the heck of it.
Well after 3K it's only used about 3/4 of a quart of oil, I even checked the oil twice this week just to make sure I read the dipstick correctly.
Well that's the story, hope it helps
Switched to Mobil 5w-30 and slowed to 3/4 quart per 1K, helped a little. I know thicker oils don't necessary reduce oil consumption but I figure I'd try some ST 20w-50 just for the heck of it.
Well after 3K it's only used about 3/4 of a quart of oil, I even checked the oil twice this week just to make sure I read the dipstick correctly.
Well that's the story, hope it helps