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function_analysi said:
@MMD
Nice info! Do you really have some facts proving that 5W-40 Mobil 1 really affects (positively, I mean) the oil consumption? Or is this just a feeling?
I read so much stuff, some about cars. Anyway I know when I read about this 5W stuff (a while ago on the boards) I immediately filed it in my brain and decided never to use the 0W anymore because I was a bit concerned about my oil comsumption.
There was a massively informative thread about oils about a year ago. Explained why only these two oils were recommended for our engines (and other stuff). THAT'S where I latched onto using only the 5W. Since using it oil consumption dropped but that also may be result of engine getting better with age.
I'd use the 5W and forget it: unless you live wher it is very cold during startup.