just got it
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wjcollier07
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Re: just got it
And, in addition to that, some 10w-40 wouldn't hurt to buy a little time as well. Definitely don't go any higher than that, but a heavier oil should help slightly.
John
Now: '15 Toyota Prius III | 134 hp 2ZR-FXE | Silver | 36k
Now: '03 Honda CR-V AWD | Slow 4-Cylinder | Dirt | 180k
Then: '07 Ford Fusion SEL | 221hp Gen I VVT Duratec 3.0 V6 | Tungsten Silver | 150k
Then: '99 Toyota Avalon XL | 200hp 1MZ-FE 3.0 V6 | Diamond White | 189k | Sold: July 2015
Then: '11 Ford Fusion SEL | 240hp Gen II VVT Duratec 3.0 V6 | Ingot Silver | 84k | Totaled: Oct 23 '14 (Rear-Ended)
Then: '96 Buick Park Avenue Ultra | 240hp Series II L67 | Medium Dark Lichen | Bought: JAN 11 @ 135k | Accident: FEB 3 '12 | Crushed: MAR 1 '13 @ 153K
Then: '98 Pontiac Bonneville SSE | 205hp Series II 3800 L36 | Topaz Firemist | Bought: NOV '09 @ 74k | Accident: MAY 28 '10 | Crushed: MAR 15 '11 @ 84k
Then: '93 Pontiac Bonneville SE | 170hp Series I 3800 L27 | Dark Yellow Green | Bought: JULY '07 @ 92k | Sold: JULY '12 @ 118k
Then: '89 Pontiac Bonneville LE | 165hp 3800 LN3 | Medium Garnet Red | Bought: JAN '05 @ 117k | Sold: SEP 30 '07 @ 152k
Now: '15 Toyota Prius III | 134 hp 2ZR-FXE | Silver | 36k
Now: '03 Honda CR-V AWD | Slow 4-Cylinder | Dirt | 180k
Then: '07 Ford Fusion SEL | 221hp Gen I VVT Duratec 3.0 V6 | Tungsten Silver | 150k
Then: '99 Toyota Avalon XL | 200hp 1MZ-FE 3.0 V6 | Diamond White | 189k | Sold: July 2015
Then: '11 Ford Fusion SEL | 240hp Gen II VVT Duratec 3.0 V6 | Ingot Silver | 84k | Totaled: Oct 23 '14 (Rear-Ended)
Then: '96 Buick Park Avenue Ultra | 240hp Series II L67 | Medium Dark Lichen | Bought: JAN 11 @ 135k | Accident: FEB 3 '12 | Crushed: MAR 1 '13 @ 153K
Then: '98 Pontiac Bonneville SSE | 205hp Series II 3800 L36 | Topaz Firemist | Bought: NOV '09 @ 74k | Accident: MAY 28 '10 | Crushed: MAR 15 '11 @ 84k
Then: '93 Pontiac Bonneville SE | 170hp Series I 3800 L27 | Dark Yellow Green | Bought: JULY '07 @ 92k | Sold: JULY '12 @ 118k
Then: '89 Pontiac Bonneville LE | 165hp 3800 LN3 | Medium Garnet Red | Bought: JAN '05 @ 117k | Sold: SEP 30 '07 @ 152k
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bigunit2011
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Re: just got it
ya it actually does when i am going to school it dont start moven till it hits about 180 degrees roughly
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Re: just got it
We ran 20W-50 in our old high-mileage 1988 Grand Prix SE (2.8L V6), and that kept it limping along for maybe 5 years before it blew a head gasket. (It was genuinely low oil pressure when idling, the engine was very worn out.)
PontiacDad at WCBF `08: "By any chance, was his name. . .Radomir?"
R.I.P. 10/31/15: 1997 SE: "Silver Shadow"
`05 Mercedes S500
R.I.P. 10/31/15: 1997 SE: "Silver Shadow"
`05 Mercedes S500
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bigunit2011
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Re: just got it
hmmm i only got like 163k on
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Re: just got it
It all just depends on how it was used/abused. My car has around 160K on it, and it's still like it's brand new. But other cars can be trashed by 160K if not properly cared for and maintained.bigunit2011 wrote:hmmm i only got like 163k on
PontiacDad at WCBF `08: "By any chance, was his name. . .Radomir?"
R.I.P. 10/31/15: 1997 SE: "Silver Shadow"
`05 Mercedes S500
R.I.P. 10/31/15: 1997 SE: "Silver Shadow"
`05 Mercedes S500
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robertccach
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Re: just got it
Um,did you read the post where I said just change the oil filter?Its alot cheaper then all the other stuff.
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01bonneSC
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Re: just got it
Just curious to what filter you do have on it, bigunit.
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bigunit2011
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Re: just got it
its a microgaurd i think how you spell it
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bigunit2011
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Re: just got it
thanks man that also might be a problem lol
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1995BonnevilleSE
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Re: just got it
If your oil pressure gauge is bouncing up and down in idle first change the oil. Make sure you examine the oil check for coolant also use a magnet to check for metal shavings. This indicates a major problem most of the time anything from a blown oil ring to blown head gasket or possibly a sticking valve
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bigunit2011
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Re: just got it
all those dont seem that bad i mean perhapas the sticking valve but other then that the valve cover casket aint bad i already changed that


