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Old 03-11-2007, 05:54 AM
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Whats up guys tomorrow my car will be getting its first tune up since i got it (2yrs) i just wanted to know what oil and spark plugs you guys use? and also the low coolant light is on but when i open up the radiator cap its still full[:@]anyonw ever had that?
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Old 03-11-2007, 06:15 AM
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Oil= depends on your milage and engine condition, mine burnt a quart every 1,000 miles so I just kept it full with Supertech brand 10-30w, which FYI supertech is Mobil1 oil

Spark plus, Autolite FTW, dont use ANYTHING else, waste of money, good 'ol autolites are the best
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Old 03-11-2007, 06:26 AM
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oil... 5w30 for me, cant remember what brand
and autolite 25s
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Old 03-11-2007, 06:32 AM
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I use Motorcraft 10W-30 Synethic.

Also I would use the Autolite 25's that are recommended above.
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Old 03-11-2007, 06:37 AM
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would you guys find it funny if I told you my 5.0 uses 2425s( I think) they're not the regular 25s,
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Old 03-11-2007, 06:43 AM
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Why is that?
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Old 03-11-2007, 06:49 AM
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dont know, looked at the autolite manual twice to make sure....

possibly the ****ty E6 heads, f*ck I hate them [:@]
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Old 03-11-2007, 06:52 AM
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5 quarts right?, and how about my low coolant light? its still full but the light is on
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sensor is most likley bad
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Old 03-11-2007, 07:08 AM
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Yep you have the ****ty e-6 heads..........that sucks....
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