1996 Chevy Cavalier Which oil is best for car with over 190

1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
191,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MICHAEL76
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I live in the mountains and when I go up a mountain on the interstate there is a little burned oil smell. I don't push the car too hard and I always drive easy. Would changing from 5W30 to 10w30 oil make difference. Should I use 10w30 anyhow since the high mileage?
Mar 22, 2010 at 1:37 AM
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TOOOMANYTOYS
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I use 10w40 high mileage oils in my older vehicles. As a motor gets older the bearing tolerances get bigger thicker oil aids in filling that gap per say. As far as the burning smell I would check for a possiable oil leak. Valve cover gaskets are common. And the oil usually burns off before hitting the ground so you dont see the leak on the ground.
Mar 22, 2010 at 1:48 AM
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