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raz469:
Guys,

I did an oil n filter change in march with millers ee longlife 5w30. I could feel the difference in the engine instantly and engine temps kept temp alot longer. Never even now hasn't gone above 90•c

The other day had dreaded oil light. Took the dipstick out and low and behold the oil was touching lower limit, but also was blackened. I checked the oil regularly and for the first month, its was on point and held colour.

Admittedly my driving the past month has been heavy footed at times. But only for lil stretches over a journey. I expect some loss n colour change from this. But this oil seemed like a miracle oil when i first used it. Like nothing before.

The past month I've also been having weird mpg readings and somewhat loss of boost. I thought i needed a new dv but maybe the two are related. I've also had my first significant journey 38,5mpg in the past month too(doing 35/40mph back from ace on 406, off at staples 12miles i think)

Should i top up the oil or change?

Can i top up with another brand or does it have to be millers? Has anyone seen their prices recently? X2

What other oil recommendations have people got.

As always any help appreciated,
Thanks R

raz469:
At the garage right now. Oil in both pipes going in n out of intercooler 
Still dv?

rich83:
A bit of oil is normal.... how much are we talking in your case?

r5gtt:
Mine used to do it but thankfully and oddly it's been the same for the past six months after topping it up with 5w 40 triple qx and 3000k

dronners:
dont people put in 5w40 to help reduce the oil consumption ?

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