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Old 03-25-2014, 06:03 PM   #3 (permalink)
AlexVLZ
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Hi,

What do you mean with engine oil consumption in relation to a thinner oil?

I was thinking about picking up this ELF 5w30 Evolution that they advertise that reduces "increases up to 8% fuel consumption" which I know is pure marketing, but at least it mentions it, others don't --so there might be some truth there. Second option is this 5w40.

thanks

Alex

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Originally Posted by Fat Charlie View Post
You're trying for two opposite goals: you want a lower weight oil for fuel efficiency, and probably a higher weight oil to reduce oil consumption. The main job of oil is to lube the engine, so I'd worry more about consumption- it doesn't matter what slight improvement you get in gas mileage you get if you're always adding oil.
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