Originally Posted By: Garak
Originally Posted By: Chris B.
How do you tell if the PCV is good or bad?
When in doubt, simply replace. I've had PCVs pass the shake and suck tests, but still cause condensation in the oil. A subsequent PCV replacement eliminated the problem.
I had similar issues...
Originally Posted By: needsducktape
Removing seems to be the dangerous part. Makes me nervous.
Although I'm almost more nervous taking it to the dealer-
Would anti seize be a good idea?
I would do it since you only have about 4 threads on these heads for the plug to screw in to. No more...
Originally Posted By: Gary Allan
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I am noticing these days that people dont bother to post this information and readers dont bother to ask. Just like car and engine information, this information should be made mandatory too when posting UOAs, otherwise it doesn't quite say anything about...
Originally Posted By: youdontwannaknow
what kind of use and driving conditions was the oil subject to ? highway ? stop and go ? towing ? easy or tough driving ?
any particular weather conditions like too hot or too cold ?
I am noticing these days that people dont bother to post this information...
This Buick drives me crazy. I changed this engine about 14K (reman)ago and it is all over the map wear wise.
I ran this oil way longer than planned but due to an illness I was unable to change this oil for a very long time. I'm going to drop this oil in about 6 months and go back to dino and...
That is an IAC that makes them idle high like that. TPS wont do that unless it has been played with normally. With the high miles the IAC might just need to be cleaned but replacement would be better.
Originally Posted By: GMFan
Thanks for the replies.
I cleaned the throttle body at 100,000...
Originally Posted By: HyperJinx
We have a new car and I was wondering if there is any significant evidence that Dexcool is bad. If so, can I just change to the green without any problems. My last GM vehicle (2002 Silverado) used dex cool and it has over 150k on the clock without any issues at...
Originally Posted By: st9
I have a 98 Chevy pickup 5.7 that is using oil. There are no oil leaks and it doesn't smoke. Any suggestions as to anything I can use to slow this down? I currently use 10w-30 oil.
Put the late model PCV valve on it. These engines are very good at sucking oil through...