Would changing what oil is used cause the engine to start using oil?

nworbekim
Sun, 05 Aug 2007 23:48:50 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

i sold a 98 suzuki sport sidekick that was in pristine condition to my l’il bro… i’d maintained it myself and had always used premium oil and filters…

it NEVER used oil!!!

now, after 3 or 4 months, he calls and says its used a quart in 3500 miles or so…

my initial reaction was shock! and i have no explanation other than he took it to a *mart service center and had them use the “house” brand of oil and filter…

i’ve always been told changing suddenly would cause that, but i figured todays oils were all pretty good as long as you didn’t run them too long… i’m not sure about filters though…

whatcha thank?

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