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Post by stevensolds on Dec 22, 2004 12:05:50 GMT -6
my oil leak on my 1995 is more noticeable now. it is dropping 1 or 2 drips every time the motor is shut off and maybe a little more. Would you think an engine sealer product would hurt it?
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Post by Marc on Dec 22, 2004 13:52:09 GMT -6
I once tried sealer for a power steering leak. It did nothing. The sealer for the engine oil leak is probably worthless also. _________________ GM!!! BRING BACK OLDS!!!  |
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Post by stevensolds on Dec 22, 2004 13:53:43 GMT -6
well i put it in anyway. my main concern is i hope it doesnt dilute my expensive mobil 1 full synthetic oil. it says its compatible will all oils synthetic and non.
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Post by scottydl on Dec 22, 2004 18:58:06 GMT -6
I don't know how much difference it will make, but for a couple bucks it's worth a shot. A little bottle of that stuff shouldn't make any difference with your 7.5 quarts of oil. Just keep an eye on your oil level, and an extra container of oil handy for topping off as necessary.
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Post by stevensolds on Dec 22, 2004 19:24:18 GMT -6
Kind of hard to keep an eye when the 1995 oil dipstick is incorrect  |
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Post by JimW on Dec 22, 2004 20:12:38 GMT -6
LOL to true, cant you get another "correct" dipstick?
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Post by stevensolds on Dec 22, 2004 20:36:41 GMT -6
and where would i get that?
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Post by scottydl on Dec 22, 2004 21:14:46 GMT -6
I haven't heard this story... an incorrect dipstick? I'm sure any GM dealer or gmpartsdirect.com could set you straight. How do you (or your local quick-lube place) know when the crankcase is full, when you change the oil?
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Post by stevensolds on Dec 22, 2004 21:24:53 GMT -6
The thing is, i dont know. Those idiots at the shop put 8 quarts in my engine last time and they said they didnt. They said they had to open another one to use like a few drops for the filter and charged me for that whole can. I dont care if they charge me for oil i didnt use, i was worried about my engine. I could not tell if it was the right amount or not. Worried my ass that whole time.
I told them specifically to put 7 quarts of mobil 1 full synthetic in and they did.
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Post by Marc on Dec 23, 2004 13:53:18 GMT -6
The thing is, i dont know. Those idiots at the shop put 8 quarts in my engine last time and they said they didnt. They said they had to open another one to use like a few drops for the filter and charged me for that whole can. I dont care if they charge me for oil i didnt use, i was worried about my engine. I could not tell if it was the right amount or not. Worried I disagree that whole time. I told them specifically to put 7 quarts of mobil 1 full synthetic in and they did. Excellent reasons for doing your own oil changes. __________________ GM!!! BRING BACK OLDS!!! |
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Post by SupaStealth on Dec 23, 2004 14:03:48 GMT -6
Indeed  |
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Post by kobalt on Jan 7, 2005 1:49:19 GMT -6
Excellent reasons for doing your own oil changes. ditto. |
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