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12-20-05, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ummagawd
man hearing that brings some comfort.... i've never had a car that ate as much oil as my SC now.... so i was a bit worried.
okay... so i'm gonna order this autoRX... do a seafoam... and then switch to synthetic... AND then do a leakdown test
okay... so i'm gonna order this autoRX... do a seafoam... and then switch to synthetic... AND then do a leakdown test
i need to change the oil in the next 2-300 miles so i should be straight.
the funny thing is is that i was going to have the dealership do it for a test to see if there was something that i was doing wrong as far as the amount of oil that i put in and whatnot
however, i'll try all of these things first and then if that doesn't work then i'm going to go to the dealership afterwards...
does anybody know how much leakdown tests are?
12-20-05, 10:18 PM
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Think about it...you are using 1 qt of oil per 3000 miles. That costs you all of $2 or $3. Unless someone can prove to me (with evidence) that this oil consumption is hurting something, you are crazy to spend any money on this issue.
12-20-05, 10:29 PM
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[QUOTE=posterboi]Trouble Spots
Doors: Defective hinges cause a popping noise when the front doors are opened. Revised hinges are available. (1992-94)
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how would I go about getting these revised hinge assemblies? Both my doors pop and have some difficulty opening/closing.
Doors: Defective hinges cause a popping noise when the front doors are opened. Revised hinges are available. (1992-94)
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how would I go about getting these revised hinge assemblies? Both my doors pop and have some difficulty opening/closing.
12-21-05, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by andy.e
Think about it...you are using 1 qt of oil per 3000 miles. That costs you all of $2 or $3. Unless someone can prove to me (with evidence) that this oil consumption is hurting something, you are crazy to spend any money on this issue.
i could have bad ring lands, bad cam seals, rear main seal could be leaking... all things that I need to be 100% sure before I boost.
12-21-05, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by andy.e
Think about it...you are using 1 qt of oil per 3000 miles. That costs you all of $2 or $3. Unless someone can prove to me (with evidence) that this oil consumption is hurting something, you are crazy to spend any money on this issue.
on top of that.. it gives not only me but anybody else who is reading this a better understanding of what goes on in our engines and can try for themselves from first hand experience whether it's true or not.
12-22-05, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Psionic
Yep, just pour it directly into your oil filler cap.
As far as synthetic consumption.... boy thats a tricky one... I will try to explain it:
Synthetic oil has a way of cleaning out the old gunk or sludge in your engine. Sometimes, that gunk or sludge is the only thing preventing a serious leak. When the synthetic oil cleans it out, the serious leak tends to rear its ugly head. This is why some people say that synthetic oil "causes" leaks... in actuality, the leak was always there, it was just uncovered by synthetic oil.
There is a GREAT!! product called AutoRX. (http://www.auto-rx.com/) that will clean out every bit of sludge and it will stop all your leaks at the same time. (I have not used this, but I have heard nothing but good things about it... its just as good for your oil as Seafoam is for your intake).
If you are just going to try for different oil, switch to a heavier oil.. like a 40wt or 50wt. I wouldnt recommend that because you dont know what your engine will do with a heavier oil. I would try an AutoRX treatment, and THEN switch to a synthetic oil. This way, you get your engine clean and keep it clean.. and you keep the recommended weight of oil.
My SC300 had 185k on it when I got it... the first oil change was directly to Mobil 1 10w30. I have put almost 3000 miles on it since Thanksgiving, and I just had to add a quart yesterday. My old Corolla needed a quart of makeup oil every 3-4k miles too... no leaks or smoke with it at all.
As far as synthetic consumption.... boy thats a tricky one... I will try to explain it:
Synthetic oil has a way of cleaning out the old gunk or sludge in your engine. Sometimes, that gunk or sludge is the only thing preventing a serious leak. When the synthetic oil cleans it out, the serious leak tends to rear its ugly head. This is why some people say that synthetic oil "causes" leaks... in actuality, the leak was always there, it was just uncovered by synthetic oil.
There is a GREAT!! product called AutoRX. (http://www.auto-rx.com/) that will clean out every bit of sludge and it will stop all your leaks at the same time. (I have not used this, but I have heard nothing but good things about it... its just as good for your oil as Seafoam is for your intake).
If you are just going to try for different oil, switch to a heavier oil.. like a 40wt or 50wt. I wouldnt recommend that because you dont know what your engine will do with a heavier oil. I would try an AutoRX treatment, and THEN switch to a synthetic oil. This way, you get your engine clean and keep it clean.. and you keep the recommended weight of oil.
My SC300 had 185k on it when I got it... the first oil change was directly to Mobil 1 10w30. I have put almost 3000 miles on it since Thanksgiving, and I just had to add a quart yesterday. My old Corolla needed a quart of makeup oil every 3-4k miles too... no leaks or smoke with it at all.
If you want to get some cleaning done, and don't want to pay the price for synthetic oils, look into HDEO's. They are Diesel oils, but many people have gotten alot of usage out of them. I have run all but Delvac through my bike with no problem, and would love to try Rotella or Delo 10-30 if I could find it in my car.
12-27-05, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by blaznsc4
where is this retaining nut on the support because i hear these noises from the rear. i keep thinking its the diff cuz i only hear it when im at a stop light or stop sign holding the brake. its a 93 sc400.
I can't seem to find it either but I know that everytime I begin to go at higher speeds the sound gets a little louder and it really embarasses me when a chick is in the car!
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