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I’m having some encouraging results so far in my oil burning 2006 CR-V using Amsoil SS 0w30 + HPL EC30.
TMP esters and more. It will clean your ring pack and reduce oil burningYes, I have been using 5w-30 lately. I used 5w-40 for rotella t6 experiment.
Can you please provide more context on this liquid? I know nothing about it.
Thanks
There is a Gumout AIO in a metal can that says it’s ok to use in crankcase. You could try MMO as well if you’re desperate, but in reality your best bet is to buy a quart or two of HPL EC30 and use those for top-up until your current OCI is complete.Okay, I will try it and see how it goes.
That's how I am seeing this issue too. It'd be great if I can address the issue, if it doesn't work, that's fine too.
It'd be nice that this oil burn issue doesn't worsen either. What are your suggestions for trying a few things?
Thanks!
That’s exactly what I meant… you “could” choose to run the Gumout, and/or the HPL… but my preferred method would be pure HPL since it performs a gentle cleaning yet doesnt impact the overall oil because of the method of cleaning vs. a crankcase additive.Can I just substitute with HP engine cleaner? 1 Qt of engine cleaner when my oil level goes low and drive another 1-1.3k miles or so on it.
I can then fill perform an engine oil change with HPL 5w-30.
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Make sure you do lots of foot down highway driving....when safe.Hi Everyone,
I have a 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5L that has developed oil burning issue. I purchased this vehicle at 105k miles about 2 years ago. My first low oil warning light came on at 3500miles. The manual suggests 7500 miles; however, this early generation of FB25 engines were notorious for oil burning issue. I had some data from car fax, and noticed the vehicle got oil change roughly around 3.5k miles. I had actually contacted the Subaru and they never followed up with me and I got busy, so I left it at that time.
After my first oil change 2 years ago, I noticed the oil burning has steadily increased. I put Castrol Edge 5w-20 and have changed oil back and forth Kirkland, Pennzoil to see if particular oil reduced the consumption. I have also changed PCV valve about two years ago. The old fun was still functioning (rattling).
Ever since my first oil change at ~108k, I have been trying to address the oil consumption issue one way, or another. I would like to note my vehicle currently burns 1 qt at roughly 1300-1400 miles.
Things I have tried:
Liqui Moly Engine Flush: No impact
Berryman B12: Gas tank. I bet the vehicle needed this as I felt increased power.
BG EPR: No Impact, or marginal as I did feel increased torque due to better compression? Done 3500 miles later than b-12.
Berry Man B12: in Engine: It didn’t do anything. Might have done some cleaning, but oil burn didn’t change.
Currently I am trying yamalube ring free. The instruction call for 1 oz every 10 gallons, but I poured 6 oz for my entire tank. It’s still running on it, so I can’t report anything. The last oil change I had was with Rosella t6, and it didn’t help with oil burn, my low oil light came on at 1400 miles.
I would like to know from the community, is there anything that’s proven to address this issue?
Browsing this forum, it seems HPL engine oil might be worth trying, or BG engine flush kit.
Thanks!!!
Not sure that’s the best idea. That’s the only condition my Subarus have ever burned appreciable amounts of oil… when I was on the highway for long distances, at 75+ mph keeping up with traffic. Remember that the boxer has horizontal cylinders, and doesn't need lots of RPM to get oil in the cylinder liners.Make sure you do lots of foot down highway driving....when safe.
You want to flood those cylinders and get them good and hot.
This is true. I have had great luck as mentioned before with M1. 0W40 may have more detergents and I've used it in a 2006 diesel sprinter. 5w30 M1 saved me an engine job with the EJ253 using 1 qt every 500 miles ruining converters every 10,000 miles at 120,000. The Ext performance was even better in the EJ253. and almost back to as new consumption at 177000 miles OCI 4 to 5,000 miles. Sorry I keep blowing this horn because it worked for me. Other oils may be similar although I cannot speak of them other than Rotella synthetic T4.At this point, after your run of the HPL oil --- try running Mobil 1 0W40. WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE???