Am I Burning Oil?

navyman8903 · December 23rd, 2008, 09:22 PM

what kind of oil are you using????

navyman8903 · December 23rd, 2008, 09:29 PM

white smoke if it goes away is not a big problem. The temperature combined with a free flowing exhaust condences the exhaust gasses, making the white "smoke" you see. unless it is excessive then dont worry about it too much. How many times have you had your oil changed???

Dr BlackStang · December 23rd, 2008, 10:34 PM

If your speaking to me, I have changed my oil 3 times with Mobile 1, (8K miles)

navyman8903 · December 24th, 2008, 03:59 AM

no sir the one with the problems piggy. And I change my oil frequently. twice before 1200. at 3000 and every 2700 after that about.

patro · December 24th, 2008, 12:17 PM

my tips are gold too, i have a flowmaster mufflers but i think it is caused by the heat, but they are completely gold not only of the exit, and i have a fuel smell too, i dont know if im burning oil, if i am burning oil it was the muffler has to be impregned of oil smell or oil remainder like a feeling of greasy rigth? it only has a black dust im think its normal

07 Grabber GT · December 25th, 2008, 02:37 PM

If you're using 5w-20 you will consume oil over the life of an oil change ... but you shouldn't see it in your exhaust ... instead your dipstick will show it. With no cats your exhaust will be a little different looking/smelling ... I would rely on the dipstick to tell the tale. BTW, your car warranty DOES NOT cover oil consumption ... it covers lots of things that may result in oil consumption if they break ... but oil consumption itself is not something you'll get a claim on. Read the warranty close ... its in there.

07stanggt · December 25th, 2008, 05:14 PM

i got a question for you. since i know i have a lot of oil going into the heads would it be in the exhuast then? Its not going to burn in the cylinder. steeda oil seperator on the way for me already.

patro · December 27th, 2008, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by 07 Grabber GT

If you're using 5w-20 you will consume oil over the life of an oil change ... but you shouldn't see it in your exhaust ... instead your dipstick will show it. With no cats your exhaust will be a little different looking/smelling ... I would rely on the dipstick to tell the tale. BTW, your car warranty DOES NOT cover oil consumption ... it covers lots of things that may result in oil consumption if they break ... but oil consumption itself is not something you'll get a claim on. Read the warranty close ... its in there.

So what its the best choice in synthetic oil for my car? i have a vortech supercharger 5w-20?? or which one?

Emay · December 27th, 2008, 02:47 PM

Personally, and you will get about 50 different answers on the board - I use Mobil 1 synthetic and won't every switch.

patro · December 27th, 2008, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by Emay

Personally, and you will get about 50 different answers on the board - I use Mobil 1 synthetic and won't every switch.

i have 2 galons of royal purple 5w-30 can i use that one?

silverstang · December 27th, 2008, 05:43 PM

my car has the heavy fuel smell that you complain about.........the smoke isn't a problem, its normal condensation. Also every now and then my car will have a "burning oil smell"...........it might last for a day, it might last for a week. I have no idea what is causing it or why, but the A/F ratios are perfect so im not worried about it. maybe i need a seperator, but i dont see why i would. Only thing i can think of is the extra RPMs i turn with the cam setup maybe causing a little excess blow by.

07 Grabber GT · December 27th, 2008, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by patro

So what its the best choice in synthetic oil for my car? i have a vortech supercharger 5w-20?? or which one?

Like Emay said ... opinions are plentiful ... run what you feel comfortable with ... I use 5w-20 Mobil 1.

1FUN4RD · December 27th, 2008, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by 07 Grabber GT

Like Emay said ... opinions are plentiful ... run what you feel comfortable with ... I use 5w-20 Mobil 1.

I use Mobil1 synthetic & has done so since 1993. It has done me proud. I will use nothing else.
& FYI I use 5w20

silverstang · December 28th, 2008, 12:04 AM

as long as you live in fairly normal climates i would run 5w-20, its what ford recommends, why not??? but i hope this doesnt turn into an oil thread haha.....

I think you are just a little paranoid piggy, i was the same way. almost 40k miles on my car now.

qwik48r · December 28th, 2008, 01:53 AM

I run german castrol... GOOD shit.

on a side note.. if your BURNING oil, your exhaust tips will have unburnt oil on them... either from ring blow by or valve guide wear... only two way's oil is getting in the chamber.

navyman8903 · December 28th, 2008, 09:52 AM

post the vids and I can tell you having had my car in cold weather for 2 years with modded exhaust, if there is something wrong. And if you are running rich the fuel smell will be coming out anyways.

December 23rd, 2008, 10:34 PM	#43
Dr BlackStang Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 139 iTrader: 0 reviews	If your speaking to me, I have changed my oil 3 times with Mobile 1, (8K miles) __________________ C&L CAI XCAL 3/Brenspeed Tuned Cervini Ram Air Hood Hooker LTs/ or Xpipe Borla Stingers Hurst Competition Plus short throw Steeda UD pulley Ford Racing 4:10s

December 27th, 2008, 02:47 PM	#49
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,685 iTrader: 3 reviews	Personally, and you will get about 50 different answers on the board - I use Mobil 1 synthetic and won't every switch. __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

December 27th, 2008, 05:43 PM	#51
silverstang Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BFE Posts: 2,821 iTrader: 0 reviews	my car has the heavy fuel smell that you complain about.........the smoke isn't a problem, its normal condensation. Also every now and then my car will have a "burning oil smell"...........it might last for a day, it might last for a week. I have no idea what is causing it or why, but the A/F ratios are perfect so im not worried about it. maybe i need a seperator, but i dont see why i would. Only thing i can think of is the extra RPMs i turn with the cam setup maybe causing a little excess blow by. __________________ Bassani Crew Member #3

December 28th, 2008, 12:04 AM	#54
silverstang Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BFE Posts: 2,821 iTrader: 0 reviews	as long as you live in fairly normal climates i would run 5w-20, its what ford recommends, why not??? but i hope this doesnt turn into an oil thread haha..... I think you are just a little paranoid piggy, i was the same way. almost 40k miles on my car now. __________________ Bassani Crew Member #3

December 28th, 2008, 01:53 AM	#55
qwik48r MM Fanatic alotta shit no fat girls fast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: in the woods Posts: 3,681 iTrader: 1 reviews	I run german castrol... GOOD shit. on a side note.. if your BURNING oil, your exhaust tips will have unburnt oil on them... either from ring blow by or valve guide wear... only two way's oil is getting in the chamber. __________________ mind your business what i drive... i'm on a fucking mustang forum. qwik's build

December 24th, 2008, 12:17 PM	#45
patro Regular 2006 mustang gt Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: mexico Posts: 84 iTrader: 0 reviews	my tips are gold too, i have a flowmaster mufflers but i think it is caused by the heat, but they are completely gold not only of the exit, and i have a fuel smell too, i dont know if im burning oil, if i am burning oil it was the muffler has to be impregned of oil smell or oil remainder like a feeling of greasy rigth? it only has a black dust im think its normal

December 25th, 2008, 02:37 PM	#46
07 Grabber GT Regular 2007 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rota, Spain Posts: 433 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you're using 5w-20 you will consume oil over the life of an oil change ... but you shouldn't see it in your exhaust ... instead your dipstick will show it. With no cats your exhaust will be a little different looking/smelling ... I would rely on the dipstick to tell the tale. BTW, your car warranty DOES NOT cover oil consumption ... it covers lots of things that may result in oil consumption if they break ... but oil consumption itself is not something you'll get a claim on. Read the warranty close ... its in there.

December 25th, 2008, 05:14 PM	#47
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,950 iTrader: 1 reviews	i got a question for you. since i know i have a lot of oil going into the heads would it be in the exhuast then? Its not going to burn in the cylinder. steeda oil seperator on the way for me already.

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