talltxn500 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 I have a 2010 journey and it has 51000 miles on it. For some reason using 10w30 full synthetic oil, I am loosing about 2 quarts after every oil change and No leaks are found anywhere. It is like the engine is eating oil. Has anybody else had this problem? Please let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 What is the oil change interval? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 my 2011 never used any oil between changes (about 6-7k) and sold and it had 75k on the odo. sounds like it is burning the oil if you dont see the grips. my 2014 has 20k and oil is always correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talltxn500 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 On full synthetic every 5000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 I use 5w-30 and don't have a problem. I buy whatever is on sale. I drive a bit more aggressively than some....... No S_ _ T! jkeaton and 11journeybama 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Is 10w30 recommended for that engine??? I can't remember the last vehicle I owned that used a 10 weight... jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Why do you use 10w-30? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfurth Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 If he's got a 3.5l engine (which the 2010 was the last year that was available), it uses 10w-30. It's an underbored version of the 4.0l of the same time frame. Chrysler eliminated the 3.3/3.8 and 3.5/4.0 when they released the 3.6l Pentastar in 2011. Check the bottom of your engine oil pan - is it wet with oil? How about the valve cover seals? Head gasket? How does your oil look (frothy/milky?) Is there oil in your coolant? If you are under the powertrain warranty (mileage is good, it depends on the in-service date, and with a 2010, you're pushing it). Call Dodge customer service and give them your VIN to check warranty status. If you are under warranty, you can take it to a dealer and have them check for leaks. At 1 quart/2,500 miles, they probably won't do any significant work (my experience with a 3.8l engine was the cutoff being at 1qt/1,000 miles). If you are out of warranty, the places for oil consumption I would look (besides the obvious exterior leaking seals) would be a leak down test and a coolant pressure test. If both of those pass, and your PCV valve is ok (just replace it, it's not much more than $10), then it's probably valve seals (parts are cheap, labor is not). If the leak down test fails, it's piston rings (have fun with that). If a coolant pressure test fails, you have a leaking head (and you will also have milky/frothy oil). In that case, get a new engine. *I am not a mechanic. I only put out that which I have experienced. Take all of this with a grain of salt. jkeaton and dj cowboy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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