Originally Posted by D1dad
Anyone see an issue running it in an engine that calls for 5-30? I've been running PP 10-30 for a few oil changes because meijer was closing it out at $6 a jug so I bought all they had. Unfortunately the PP did little to slow down consumption, 3/4 of a quart every thousand or so miles. The car is nothing if not consistent since I bought it new.
You bring up several issues...
First, if it's been burning 3/4 every thousand since new - your rings aren't stuck, this is just an oil burner. I doubt you'll see any change. Loose rings from the factory? Bad valve guide clearance from day one? Some engines just use oil, and it appears that this is one of them. If you want the oil burning to stop, you're going to need mechanical repair, new rings at least.
As far as using a 10W30 in a 5W30 engine, no worries. It won't hurt a thing. Even in Ohio.
Personally, I would give it a shot. Who knows?
If it doesn't work, keep looking for oil on sale and keep topping off. I wouldn't invest thousands in mechanical repair for a 10 year old car that could be totaled or traded in tomorrow. It's worth the same on the used market whether it burns oil or not. So, I would find oil on sale, keep it topped off, and live with it as is...