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Old 03-28-2015, 02:03 PM
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I can't believe that switching oil would do ANYTHING for MPG................
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Old 03-28-2015, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxcustody
I can't believe that switching oil would do ANYTHING for MPG................
Didnt do anything with me i get 12-13 no matter what..
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Old 03-28-2015, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by tribulation138
Theory is it had 50,000miles with standard oil. I switched to synthetic oil and the seals sweld. Plus i burn through about a quart every 500 - 700miles. So I rather buy a quart of 10w30 of standard penzoil.
a quart every 500-700? You need a rebuild or new engine.
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Old 03-28-2015, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepstin12
a quart every 500-700? You need a rebuild or new engine.
Yeah you have bigger issues then wondering what oil to use....................
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Old 03-28-2015, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Cutman
I think my oil cap says 5-20....?
Yes, I ment 5-20
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Old 03-28-2015, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxcustody
Yeah you have bigger issues then wondering what oil to use....................
I meant around 1000miles
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Old 03-28-2015, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by tribulation138
I meant around 1000miles
still yet, bad problems. Rebuild or new engine.
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Old 03-29-2015, 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeepstin12
still yet, bad problems. Rebuild or new engine.
Um **** that shit. I have common dreaded oil burn like many owners have.

I have 179psi in all cylinder. Will be trying a heavier weight oil.
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Old 03-29-2015, 09:08 AM
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I like some snake oils out there but I know a guy who swears by that stuff called"restore". I've never used it, but he swears by it. For a few $, it's worth a try.
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Originally Posted by 14Sport
Don't you love when you break the 1450 MPG mark? lol
Lmfao!
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