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Re: a trend of increased oil consumption in newer cars
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 8/22/2014

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They still make 20W-50, 10W-40 and SAE 60.

But, most shop owners noticed reduced oil consumption when they switched from 10W-40 or 10W-30 to 5W-20 in modern Fords. The reasons for the thinner oil r... Login to read more.