You’ll have to be the one who makes that call.
With that said - this time of year, I’d have zero hesitations in running that wt. Winter, I’d have some 0w30,0Wxx in your crankcase. I’m likely an outlier though. HTH.
Personally I’d put the PCV in and see if it helps before resorting to a restoration oil. Those typically have “seal swellers” to address leaks and those work by.. well.. swelling rubber compounds exposed to the oil. That reduces their density and...
97k is early to be burning that much oil in 4500 miles imo. Give the valvoline restore and protect a couple runs while staying on top of your oil filter being changed during your runs of it. Pcv should hopefully help too. Follow up with what you...
Hello All... I found this thread as I was looking for answers regarding my 2017 with 95,000 miles. Oil burning has been an issue in this truck. I have no visable leaks yet had to add three quarts last week... 500 miles shy of the needed oil...