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Old 08-22-2006, 10:20 PM
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i used some high mileage oil valvoline... 5-30...................... and a quart of lucas....... 111k miles on original motor... i changed it about 1800 miles ago since i have lost a quart....

any opinions...... not burning a drop no leaks, valve covers are dry.......any particular brand i should try next ... i do not want to go synthetic
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Old 08-22-2006, 10:27 PM
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Everytime I change my oil (at 3000 miles) I am down a quart. I have 24,000 miles on mine no leaks no smoke? You got me.
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Old 08-22-2006, 10:42 PM
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happens to me to not sure what it is though 47k I check the stick everytime I use it and add as needed
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Old 08-22-2006, 10:51 PM
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Thanks!

quess it's a common thing.......
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Old 08-22-2006, 11:27 PM
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same here I have an 04 gt motor with less than 20k mine is always down almost a quart after about 3000. No smoke or leaking anywhere.
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Old 08-22-2006, 11:36 PM
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ORIGINAL: red99droptop

same here I have an 04 gt motor with less than 20k mine is always down almost a quart after about 3000. No smoke or leaking anywhere.
Makes me feel better about my 96 using a quart every 3k or so...
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