I've been running 5w30 on my integra and it's been burning oil. It's been really hot here lately 90-100's and a local mechanic guy here told me that I should switch to 10w30 instead. He said that it is a bit "thougher" and won't burn. Does that make sense/is he right? Also, I'm kinda low on oil right now, can I just leave what I have in there now (5w30) and just fill in the rest with 10w30? Or is it bad to mix it?

 

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I don't think hot weather and a light oil will make it burn, it's probably from something more serious. Also, don't do anything half-***, man. Just go ahead and drain it and change the filter too. It's good for you to get your hands dirty.

 

use mobil 0w40.

 

or amsoil.

 

So changing the oil filter could reduce oil burning?

 

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Not likely. Serious oil consumption is a sign of a deeper problem.
A complete oil and filter change will not hurt though.

 

Just to make sure, I can mix two types of oil, right? As a transition.

 

dont mix them. just drain your oil and change the filter every 3000 miles just to be safe. but your car will continue to burn oil until you find what is wrong with it

 

Is there a "diy" guide somewhere? I did a search on this site but found nothing.

 

DIY guide for changing oil? Try this

http://www.c-speedracing.com/h...l.php