The verdict on increased oil weight?

Does anyone have a verdict on increased oil weight? I have a 2010 with 185k and I think I've put 3 quarts of oil in so far and I'm only at 4k on this oil change. If I need more oil before the 5k I plan on changing it. But increased oil weight is something I've been wondering about. Looking around 0w30 might be heard to find. 0w20 is stock. I can find 5w30 and 10w30 but I wasn't sure about changing the cold number. All are full synthetic.

I have concluded that my short 7 mile trips to and from work are burning oil faster then a 300 mile road trip. I live in Texas where summers can be 103F and the last winter was apparently 9F. The googling of 0w20 doesn't line up with the Prius manual, the temperature range that is.

Thanks,
Higgins909

 

It was something I thought I would try. As a cheaper solution. I'm burning oil as it is. Have heard about it helping with 2000's vehicles. Recently watched a video that made me wonder as a ecoboost engine was being worked on. They upped the HOT number and it seemed to have worked.

I've been wanting a new car for quite a while but I try to watch my money. The plan was when it died I would buy a new(er) one. The market is absolutely insane right now, more than it was before. The problem is by the time the engine finally dies, I will have already been messing with cells in the HVB or something of that nature. But that kinda sounds like a financially viable option, when the time comes. $3000-$4000 and I've got a car ready for many more years with a newer engine and possibly new HVB.

I wonder where you find a engine. I've looked around a little bit and it gives a range. 2010-2018 45-55k miles. Nothing specific. If I was looking for a Gen4 engine. Right now it's not burning that much. The manual says 1.1quarts per 600 miles. For the most part, I think it's been burning this amount since I got it in 2017 with 163k on it. It will eventually destroy the cat(s) and sensors. If I could extend the life my putting in a slightly heavier oil, I'll do it. But it's looking like a no.

 

So, I would like to do a little update. I wish I changed oil weight a long time ago. You will lose MPG, but I now burn a lot less oil. Which has gotten progressively worse over time. Now at 201.5k miles. I currently run 10w40 with 20w50 as top off oil. It's also synthetic blend. Blend oil seems to have more viscosity over full synthetic, with the same oil weight. I finally got a catch can installed.

My intake manifold has had a pool of oil in it for a while. I've only had the CC on for about 400 miles and have only caught, not even a tea spoon yet. I really want to do a B12 Piston soak but am scared of my #1 spark plug being stripped. Also the time needed and then risk.

0w20 Full Syn various, drinks
5w30 Full or Blend, not much difference
0w40 Full Syn Mobil 1 Euro, better, but still thirsty
10w40 Blend Castrol GTX High Mileage, best it will get.
20w50 Blend Castrol GTX High Mileage for top off oil, just to test.
Noticed less oil leaking from back side of timing cover.

I do not recommend 10w40 in 30F or below temperatures.

In about 2k miles, with about 300 of them being towing, I've only lost about 2.5 quarts. Which is pretty good, with how bad it's getting. I did a 400~ mile road trip and lost about 1.5 quarts on 0w20. Knew I needed to start trying things out before it got too late.