My truck eats oil for breakfast!
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From: nj
Are the valve stem seals rubber? If they are leaking you will get smoke at start up after it sitting for a day or two
If the are rubber, I have had success putting in about 1/2 a quart of ATF fluid, it makes rubber expand and they seal tight again.
I usually add the atf fluid, run it a week, then change the oil and filter.. back to good old motor oil
If the are rubber, I have had success putting in about 1/2 a quart of ATF fluid, it makes rubber expand and they seal tight again.
I usually add the atf fluid, run it a week, then change the oil and filter.. back to good old motor oil
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From: Utah
City stop and go may be considered severe driving, so consumption may not be extrodinary
Stupid question, have you tried changing oil weights... I know 5w30 is alot different in consumption than a 10w40 or a 20w50 especially if you have some wear. 50k city driving is equal to double that on a highway vehicle.
I would try the cheap fix PVC, and raise the grade one level and reaccess
Stupid question, have you tried changing oil weights... I know 5w30 is alot different in consumption than a 10w40 or a 20w50 especially if you have some wear. 50k city driving is equal to double that on a highway vehicle.
I would try the cheap fix PVC, and raise the grade one level and reaccess
I have always ran 5w20 motorcraft oil and filter...no more then 3000 miles between changes.
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From: Utah
Are the valve stem seals rubber? If they are leaking you will get smoke at start up after it sitting for a day or two
If the are rubber, I have had success putting in about 1/2 a quart of ATF fluid, it makes rubber expand and they seal tight again.
I usually add the atf fluid, run it a week, then change the oil and filter.. back to good old motor oil
If the are rubber, I have had success putting in about 1/2 a quart of ATF fluid, it makes rubber expand and they seal tight again.
I usually add the atf fluid, run it a week, then change the oil and filter.. back to good old motor oil
