On 09/15/2009 06:02 PM, Gordon McGrew wrote:
> 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).
>
>

mine was burning at that rate, but has since dropped to one quart per 4
or 5k.