oil consumption

[nfpgasmask]

OK, sitting at work, reading about oil consumption. Then, on my way home I stopped for gas and checked my oil. I'm only 1500 miles into my last oil change (which was also a switch to full Mobile 1 synth) and it seems that my '01 Ebony is also sucking oil. So, I will be adding some and changing the PCV Valve tomorrow.

Now, just to make sure, I did a switch to Mobile 1 full synth at Pep Boys last month. It is my understanding that I want to use Mobile 1 5w-30. I am going to Wal*mart to get some oil and I want to make sure I get the right jug.

Thanks to anyone who can answer!

Bart

[Child's Play]

nfpgasmask,
Not sure how many miles are on your VX in total, but since you just switched to Synthetic, you may want to change your oil again now that you have put 1500 miles on the VX with Synthetic in the crankcase. I believe Synthetics have a very high detergent level that "cleans" the inside of the engine. So, switching from "normal" oil to Synthetic, it is suggested that you change your oil sooner than normal the first time after switching due to all of the "stuff" being cleaned out from inside your engine and getting caught in the filter. Just a heads up on this, as this is what I did when I switched all of my vehicles to Synthetic.
Changing the PCV is definitely a good idea as well, and 5W-30 is fine, but living in Chicago during the summer, you can go with 10W-30 for summer months, and 5W-30 during winter months. This is what I do anyway.

[nfpgasmask]

Cool, yeah, I'm just under 27,000 miles. I was planning to do another change within the next week. Might as well be tomorrow. If you mix 5W-30 and 10W-30 does it mess anything up? I just want to know so I dont make any stupid mistakes. I guess I will go ahead and gitterdun tomorrow.

Thanks - Bart

nfpgasmask,
Not sure how many miles are on your VX in total, but since you just switched to Synthetic, you may want to change your oil again now that you have put 1500 miles on the VX with Synthetic in the crankcase. I believe Synthetics have a very high detergent level that "cleans" the inside of the engine. So, switching from "normal" oil to Synthetic, it is suggested that you change your oil sooner than normal the first time after switching due to all of the "stuff" being cleaned out from inside your engine and getting caught in the filter. Just a heads up on this, as this is what I did when I switched all of my vehicles to Synthetic.
Changing the PCV is definitely a good idea as well, and 5W-30 is fine, but living in Chicago during the summer, you can go with 10W-30 for summer months, and 5W-30 during winter months. This is what I do anyway.

[TechnoPope]

mbeach,
Thanks for the info. I had it backwards. I hope the Proton owner I talked to reads your post. I might need some service soon too. I will check out Hatfield's first. Thanks again.

[blacksambo]

In our two '99's we are running Mobil 1 5w-30 truck and suv blend; up from Mobil1 0w-30 and are getting quieter and more peppy performance. They both cost the same $21.38 for a five quart container that makes a handy dirty oil repository after you change it. This seems to be a good summer oil alternative. I will keep you posted on the mileage which is running close to 20mpg, but we're talking summer temperatures here and that always is better for mileage than winter.

[psychos2]

The 0W30 or 5W30 are for cold starting like in the winter.The summer months are 10W30 , 10W40 , or 20W50. shawn

[Tone]

I run 0W40 all year but that is what MB recommends. In the VX Manual it gives recommendations on what weight to use based on temps to be experienced before the next oil change.