Using Oil

[crager34]

Same deal here. The only thing I haven't changed/cleaned is the EGR, but the VX is running great/normal. Still, I wonder why the oil loss.

[etlsport]

when i got my vx i was going through 1 qt every 1500-2000 miles.. ive since switched it over to quaker state full synthetic torque formula (10w30) and started changing my PCV out with each oil change.. just changed my oil about 2 hours ago and looks like i burned 1/2 qt in 3000 miles

[biju]

clean your egr valves - and throttle body - replace pcv valve - see if that doesn't help *some*.

had my proton erg valve and throttle body cleaned out recently and the mechanic said it was quite the mess in there...

-biju.

[blacksambo]

Also make sure your oil filler cap gasket is in good condition and on tight. A leak here may keep the PCV open longer than it should. That's where some of the oil goes.

[Bimati]

Alright, kids.

New PCV
New EGR ($189.00!!!)
Fresh synthetic oil right on the full mark.

We'll see what happens to the oil and gas consunption.....

Bim

[CrnCnn]

well after seeing these large numbers, I am nervous. I check my oil every time I fill up. And depending on how hard I drive it uses typically 1 QUART every two weeks.

I have changed my PCV Valve and that helped considering I was using almost one quart a week. I also changed to synthetic. I should look into my egr next it sounds.

The only time it smokes is if I stomp on it taking off.