Burning Oil And Check Light

[98gsrider]

Just wanted to say hi, i'm new to the forum. i also have a question.

I have a 98 gs 300 with about 90000 miles on it and i am noticing some burning

oil and my check engine light is on. i was just curious if anybody could give me any ideas.

Thank you, Jerry

[SRK]

The purpose of the check engine light is to indicate that the computer has stored a trouble code. It is not a matter of guesswork at this point, or ideas, it is a matter of having the code read to determine the fault. Have the code read by a company (dealer or independant) and you will be on your way to fixing the engine.

[Lexusfreak]

I agree with SRK. What is the service & maintenance history on your GS rider? How much oil are you burning (let's say between oil changes) & what kind of oil are you currently using? B)

[98gsrider]

I agree with SRK.  What is the service & maintenance history on your GS rider?  How much oil are you burning (let's say between oil changes) & what kind of oil are you currently using?  B)

 

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Thanks for the info, i am using 5-30wt oil mobil one(syn) and i change every 3000 miles. i bought the car with 54000 miles on it. i would say it is probably using half a quart between changes.

Thanks you, Jerry

[Lex01_430]

3000 miles? the dealer told me to change mine every 6k. how much has changed between the years?

[TurboGS300]

3000 miles?  the dealer told me to change mine every 6k.  how much has changed between the years?

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If you're using synthetic you could probably get away with 6000 miles betwwen changes. If you're using dino oil it wears out after about 3000miles. The real key is looking at the color with synthetic, change it once it's dark. <_<

[Lexusfreak]

I agree with SRK.  What is the service & maintenance history on your GS rider?  How much oil are you burning (let's say between oil changes) & what kind of oil are you currently using?   B)

 

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Thanks for the info, i am using 5-30wt oil mobil one(syn) and i change every 3000 miles. i bought the car with 54000 miles on it. i would say it is probably using half a quart between changes.

Thanks you, Jerry

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If you check your owners manual it will most likely say that is a normal amount of oil consumption (even though it's synthetic). I don't think it's serious. Is your gas mileage pretty good? I might suggest to try Amsoil ASL 5W 30 synthetic oil, along with the Amsoil HD oil filter for an oil change or 2 ( just as an experement kind of thing......you will have no problems getting 6,000 miles between changes) & see if there is any difference in your oil consumption.......my guess is you will not need to 'top up' anywhere near a half qt.

Here is some more info:

http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/asl.aspx

Here is a comparo between Mobil 1 & Amsoil. ;)

http://www.amsoil.com/performancetests/amsoil_vs_mobil1.aspx