Originally Posted By: satinsilver
Hmmm, interesting posts from another thread:
Originally Posted By: WayneandAnna
I've a new 2015 Camry, 4 cylinder, that uses oil. My brother says the vehicle will use less oil as the oil gets dirty, and the particles in the oil help seal the rings. My son says the vehicle will use more oil as the viscosity thins as the oil gets more miles on it. Who is right?
Originally Posted By: WayneandAnna
I've used a little over 5 quarts in the first 12,500 miles. The usage rate is double in hills and mountains as on flat ground here in Illinois. The last 1,200 mile test was screwed up, so we're redoing it.
I'm currently getting 33.5 mpg.
Originally Posted By: WayneandAnna
The service manager gets hot under the collar when I try to extrapolate the short term oil usage to what the engine will likely use between oil changes -- 10,000 miles. If fact, he's so mad at me asking questions that I keep thinking he'll have a heart attack while I'm talking to him. I think the engine will use more oil as the oil gets dirty. My son agrees and my brother doesn't. Both or better mechanics than me.
Originally Posted By: WayneandAnna
My gas mileage is 32 mpg. The sticker said I should get 35 mpg.
Any thoughts or advice?