I just did oil change on my 02 max (104k miles on it).....about 4300 miles ago i put in 5qts of Mobil 1 fully synthc.....and took out 2.5qts....any help to fix the issue is appreciated....hopefully there is a how-to out there...


thanks

 

Sounds like you have an oil burner.

 

You have a few options to prevent it from getting worse and maybe reduce it.
1. Install a new 6th gen rear (right) valve cover and gasket.
2. Gut the precats (in the header/collector) or get aftermarket headers.
3. Check the front valve cover. If caking of oil, replace the gasket.

4. Sell it

 

I have done all of the above listed things except I have headers. No change and still burn a couple quarters every 2,500 miles. I use full synthetic too, the best thing to do is to change to a thicker non synthetic oil. I've read that that significantly helps.

 

Try 5w 30

 

Nish I've been using 5w30 .. thanks for everyones input I'll let u know wat works

 

Looks like you've got to deal with it like the most of us :/

 

whats the best oil for an oil burner? i wanna slow down my consumption