 7AFE using oil |
 Jan 10, 2007 - 1:52 PM
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my 94 st is using about a quart of oil every 3,000 miles or so. i have noticed my engine does seem to be leaking oil from under the valve cover, but no puddles under the car or anything. the exhaust does not smoke.
where is my oil going? does anybody have any advice on how to fix this? or should i just live with it because it's an older engine? i'm currently using Shell 5w-30. think i should switch to a heavier weight oil? i'm hesitant about switching to synthetic because i was told it would only leak more because it is thinnner. i saw a thread earlier about puting automatic transmission fluid through the oil for a short period of time, and that's supposed to stop leaking. can somebody explain what that is supposed to do or how it works? thanks, dan |
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Jan 10, 2007 - 10:42 PM
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QUOTE(dan85204 @ Jan 10, 2007 - 1:52 PM) [snapback]516719[/snapback] my 94 st is using about a quart of oil every 3,000 miles or so. lucky. I'm going through about 3 qts every 2,000 miles  http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=44346&st=0 -------------------- |
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Jan 11, 2007 - 12:29 AM
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QUOTE(hurley97 @ Jan 10, 2007 - 10:42 PM) [snapback]516879[/snapback] QUOTE(dan85204 @ Jan 10, 2007 - 1:52 PM) [snapback]516719[/snapback] my 94 st is using about a quart of oil every 3,000 miles or so. lucky. I'm going through about 3 qts every 2,000 miles http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=44346&st=0  You must be able to tell where its going whether its leaking or burning it, 3 qts is ALOT!
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dan85204 7AFE using oil Jan 10, 2007 - 1:52 PM
playr158 please don't put tranny fluid into your motor.... Jan 10, 2007 - 2:16 PM Bitter Yes, ATF. 1/2 quart of 50-100 miles. ATF has ALO... Jan 10, 2007 - 4:10 PM dan85204 can i get anybody to second this? Jan 10, 2007 - 10:07 PM
hashmaster52 QUOTE(hurley97 @ Jan 10, 2007 - 10:4... Jan 11, 2007 - 12:20 AM 56willysnut My son's 7afe is using about that much with no... Jan 11, 2007 - 8:02 AM jc47 It is normal for your engine to burn some oil. 1q... Jan 13, 2007 - 12:12 AM GTS13 Man I sure wish someone had the exact answer for t... Feb 2, 2007 - 2:40 PM
scothaniel The 7AFE is notorious for valve seal leaks. Check ... Feb 2, 2007 - 4:21 PM |
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