What oil do you guys use?
Seeing my car burns oil trying to figure the best and cost effective oil?
Maybe one that's not $8-$10 a quart but it might not be one. I use Amsoil now, so is there a cheaper oil to add to my car since it requires adding oil. Think I pay $8 for the Amsoil a quart if nothings any cheaper or available like at a parts store I'll just stick with it.

My mind is blown that a car would burn oil now days. No leak, no smoke. That's crazy to me. 07 S.

I just also ordered a new dip stick because the stock one is weird to read. Hard to see.

 

I use 5w-40 full synthetic HDEOs (Heavy Duty Engine Oils.)

Currently have Chevron Delo 400LE 5w-40 Full Syn. Rotella T6 is another. Can often find them on sale for
cheap, $3-$4 per qt.

 

Castrol Edge 5W-30 here.

 

The thing is, you kind of get what you pay for with oil. Quality Group V ester based oil that will keep your car in shape under hard driving conditions is expensive. If you don't beat on your car you could get away with a Group III or IV.

 

Mines just a work car I never shift over 4K. So I was looking for cheaper oil alternatives to $8 a quart. And local since I have to order Amsoil online.

 

Mobil 1 0W-40 is $4.50/quart at Costco.

 

+1 on Mobil 1 at Costco when on sale. Also, 5 quart jugs of Mobil 1 at Walmart for $25 if you don't have a Costco membership or it's not on sale.

 

No not another oil thread

But in all seriousness pick you favorite full synthetic and motor on. I'm partial to Liqui Moly 2332 Leichtlauf 5W-40. $38 for 5 liters but there are some very good options listed above that offer excellent protection.

 

I stick with Mobil 1 or Castrol Syntec. If you buy the 5 quart jug on sale they're usually about $30.

 

Ok great that's what I was looking for $4.50 oil. Much better.

 

+1 Since day one.

 

Amazon.com is your friend.

 

Amsoil is the best! IMHO.
Im using Castrol EDGE 5-30 getting good deals in O'reilly.

Burning oil on boosted cars is kinda normal... blow by etc. check your compression - cylinder hone or rings might be not in best conditions. Catch can may help a little.
Cheers!

 

+1. Liqui Moly 2332 Leichtlauf 5W-40

(Mobil 1 Synthetic 0w-40 is no longer recommended for our Minis because it lost its LL-01 certification)
Now it has a different formulation: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...40#Post4015494

That being said, using it on older cars probably wont matter, but in the newer BMWs (like the N20 in the '13+ 325i) it didnt pass the LL-01 test.

 

After reading the above link, I will continue to use Mobil 1 0W-40, it appears to be just as good as the previous formulation, regardless of it no longer having LL-01 certification.

 

I got the Castrol edge for $22.50 last night so I'm happy. So I'm about to add 1/2 a quart.

 

rotella t6 here, UOA's come back really good

 

Amsoil.

 

Well as said it has Amsoil in it. I use it in all my cars and have had it tested it's great But if my car drinks oil I'm using something more cost effective. $4.50 a quart compared to $8.50 a quart.

 

Did you figure why?

 

Not sure why. I read that's what they do but could be seals or something or having the turbo. But it doesn't leak or smoke just goes away.