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Old 04-04-2016, 04:55 PM
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VQ35DE & Lucas

Is it OK to use Lucas in these engines? I got an '03 VQ35DE w/ 112k miles. We're all aware of the famous oil consumption issue with these engines, was recommend by someone to give Lucas a try, thought I'd ask here first.

Also, if anyone does, what kind of oil do you use? And what ratio of Lucas would be good?

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Old 04-04-2016, 05:00 PM
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How much oil are you burning? A 40wt can help. I'm not a fan of those oil additives.
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Old 04-04-2016, 07:08 PM
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Enough to have to replenish/check on oil at least once/twice a week. It also has a rear main seal leak, unfortunately. I'm not a fan of additives either, but if it keeps things going a little longer, I wouldn't mind it.
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Old 04-04-2016, 07:22 PM
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Lucas is snake oil.

If there's not puddles of oil under that thing, then it's just burning it, there's a good chance the cats are bad, and there's where the massive consumption comes from.
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