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    light sludge varnish

    No its not terrible enough for me to tear the engine down. Just wanna make sure I can clean it out. Where did you find Mobil 1 5-50 out of curiosity
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    light sludge varnish

    Ya it is 1040 for spec, 2050 for above 85 if I remember right, 540 or 040 when getting to -14 and up ironically it gets way colder here then that and summer is usually hotter than 85 too.
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    light sludge varnish

    Hello again guys So I got me a little dilemma and just need a little assistance today. Got my 94 land rover 3.9 liter up and running good now. I'm running some short oil changes for a little bit but I need some help on an oil recommendation. I do have a little varnish and possibly a little bit...
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    1994 Land Rover Disco 1 motor oil

    Hey guys once again thanks for the info. Its a used engine I put it to n this rig so its already got plenty of miles on it. Yup sure needs to be run for a little bit, its got sole sludge buildup in it so i m thinking a few short oil change intervals in order to get it cleaned up a bit too
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    1994 Land Rover Disco 1 motor oil

    Haha well this is the first to me one of my posts had this kind of effect haha. Thanks for the replies guys, ya north Dakota gets some crazy climates from for sure. Im not too concerned about cold or heat just looking for a good oil and coolant combo to feed the old girl especially with and all...
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    1994 Land Rover Disco 1 motor oil

    Hey guys, Just looking for a little help out on this. Just got my 94 disco back together. replaced the engine in it. now I just got this truck with a blown up engine so I have yet to drive it. I filled the engine with Castrol gtx 10-40 just to get the truck running, filled up with standard...
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    1990 Range Rover Classic 3.9

    Hey guys, I apologize if this has been gone over. But does anyone know what type of oil a range rover classic 3.9 liter v8 would use or what is spec. I have been searching and all I see is recommendations. I have tried to find a spec but its like there isn't one. Best thing I have found was a...
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    96 Jeep Cherokee tick

    I first thought about the piston skirt problem, I had a wrangler once with a 4.2 liter, that had a bad skirt issue. It does seem a little more lifter noise. I was thinking about 10-40, but never thought about mmo. I will have to try that since im do for an oil change this weekend. Ill have to...
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    96 Jeep Cherokee tick

    mine has 137200 miles. I have yet to drive in the summer, since i just got it in february. and north dakota has been a little chilly this spring. She made it though out big snow last week tho. pushed snow with the bumper and grille
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    96 Jeep Cherokee tick

    Hey guys, long time no talk to Hey i got a 96 Cherokee 4L. 4x4 auto. I changed the oil with Castrol Edge with syntec and a Bosch oil filter. Tick was there but not as much. The tick has been getting a little louder when cooler after it runs a little bit and is taken down the road the issue...
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    Jeep to Chevy rim conversion

    Hey guys, Does anyone know if theres a way to convert a Jeep to Chevy rim. I have a 96 Jeep cherokee and i would like to be able to use chevy rims, they are easier to find in my area. Thanks ahead of time
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    Dodge 318 magnum any issues

    agreed. its just been awhile since i been around dodges
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    Dodge 318 magnum any issues

    Thinking about buying a 93 Dakota with a magnum 318 and 101000 miles. Any issues to be aware of?
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    Dan Wheldon

    FAN OF ALL MOTOR SPORTS. WAS AND STILL AM A FAN OF DANS. I COULDNT BELEIVE THE NEWS WHEN I HEARED I COULDNT WATCH THE RACE TODAY BUT WAS PULLING FOR HIM STARTING AT THE BACK AND ALL. ALWAYS A BAD DAY WHEN WE LOSE A GREAT RACER AND GREAT GUY. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES DAN. GOD BLESS AND GOD SPEED...
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    FORD F150 5.0 with 240000 miles recomendation?

    Timing chain. My guess is original. probably needs to be done tho. Ill keep rotella in mind i got about 500 miles may be a month before the next change only cuz the truck will not be driven for two weeks.
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