Thicker oil in a JX?

[horns]

I'm getting pretty bored of regularly topping up the oil on my 1.6TD JX. It's not leaking out anywhere, just consuming a fair old bit (due to its rather mighty mileage). Has anyone tried a slightly thicker grade to deal with those worn-out old rings and seals? I know its probably not a long-term fix, but I'm just trying to keep the old dear going for a year or two until I have the spare cash to stick an AAZ or similar in...

[Red Westie]

You could try a slightly heavier more viscos oil.....20W50 diesel.

Also....does it smoke on overun? ie: high revs....engine slowing the vehicle down for 5-10 seconds and then POOOOOOOF! of smoke when the excellerator is re-applied? if it does then suspect valve stem oil seals as a contributing factor towards the oil consumption. These seal harden and split and oil is then sucked down the valve guides into the engine.

Castrol RX Diesel 20W50
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Unipart 20W50 Diesel
Valvoline Racing 20W50 Diesel

Martin

[horns]

Not so I've noticed. Doesn't smoke much at all, apart from a little on cold starts.

[VWCamperfan]

Wynns make an oil addative that is designed to soften the rubber seals again. It does work as I have used it on a number of vehicles in the past. Takes a few miles to kick in and work but it does seem to do a fair job.