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Old 04-12-2007, 04:39 PM
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So I change my oil every 3000 miles. Ive driven about 2500 miles since my last oil change. I was driving slow yesterday and I saw my oil pressure gauge go down to low for a second and come back to normal. I checked my dipstick for oil, there was no oil on the dipstick. (Empty). I dont have any leaks so I would assume my oil is burning up faster. I was just wondering if I should use a heavier weight than Im currently using? ( 5w-30) Please advise. Thanks
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Old 04-12-2007, 05:05 PM
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With all those mods, yes definatley 10w-30 weight. And my car burned 1/2qt of 10w-30 synthetic in 1500 miles last year!
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Old 04-12-2007, 05:09 PM
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Ok thanks, I guess I should have known better but you live and you learn. Ill have to get it changed today.
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