On Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:07:14 -0700, jim beam <me@privacy.net> wrote:

>On 09/14/2009 07:30 PM, Elle wrote:
>> cf...@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (M.A. Stewart) wrote:
>>> Since you have resigned yourself to possibly replacing the motor in
>>> the distant future, try experimenting with heavier oils (20W50, 20W40,
>>> 10W40).
>>
>> Yes I think this is definitely worth experimenting with a little. I
>> will probably give the Mobil 1 a chance for another six months, then
>> try a heavier oil.
>>
>>> Looks like you have nothing to lose. 1200 miles per quart isn't
>>> great, but its not that bad. At least it isn't 500 miles per quart. Try a
>>> 20W50 oil for 2000 miles and see if the oil consumption is reduced. Try
>>> what the other person said, which was a 10W30 oil and the additive
>>> called "CD-2".
>>
>> I will research the CD-2, thanks.
>
>stay away from that stuff. it cokes up engines something chronic. it's
>just a short term fix designed to shift junk off a sellers driveway.

I agree. Just use the highest viscosity the manual recommends for
your temp range and keep a few bottles in the trunk. Just keep
checking it once a week and add as needed. I actually think 1200 miles
per qt is fine for a car with 190,000 miles. If it doesn't make it to
a quarter million, it won't be because of this oil burning problem
(unless you run it dry).