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    Definitely using/losing more oil

    Oh I also forgot to tell , that the dealer said to use 10w-30 instead of 5w-30, and they put in wolfs head 10w-30, I posted a UOA of it, during that time the car used about 12oz between oil changes, over the winter mainly short trip city driving, since then I switched to 10w-30 QS full Syn, and...
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    Definitely using/losing more oil

    bulletin on this for oil consumpution.#2034062 Some customers may comment of excessive oil consumption on the 3800 Series III engines. An engine that has excessive oil consumption uses 0.9L (1 qt) of oil or more within 3,200 km (2,000 mi). This condition may be caused by the retaining ring on...
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    Definitely using/losing more oil

    I own a 06 lucerne with only 21,000 miles. I just had an authorized buick repair shop near me, get the ok to do some warranty work on the car, which the reason is due to oil usage. it started using a qt every 1200-1500 miles, and I found out about a silent recall for lack of a better word...
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    a/c in 97 geo

    If I do use a refrigerent with stop leak can this happen??? The problem is, moisture is often present inside the A/C system, especially a system that’s been improperly serviced. Some sealers include a desiccant to absorb and hold moisture in suspension, but if the stop-leak finds moisture in...
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    a/c in 97 geo

    In the 13 years I owned the car, i never had to touch it. always blew ice cold. but then again it's 100 degees here for the past 3 days.
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    a/c in 97 geo

    a/c in my 97 geo prizm with the 1.6l is blowing a little warmer then usual. What freon does it take and how much do I need?
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    Wolfs Head 10w-30 2300 miles 6 months Lucerne 3.8L

    tell me more ARCO...thanks lucerne06...and what do other's think ???
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    Wolfs Head 10w-30 2300 miles 6 months Lucerne 3.8L

    Has anyone ever seen another Wolfs Head oil sample UOA or VOA here on BITOG? Just wondering what you all think of the stuff? I don't think it's a very common oil, so that's why I sent it in to Blackstone so ya'll can check it out.
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    Wolfs Head 10w-30 2300 miles 6 months Lucerne 3.8L

    The service mgr said they feel that the 10w-30 is a better choice in the 3.8L,and that is what they put in all of them that come into the dealership.What they told me is that it holds up better wear and usage wise then the 5w-30.That the main reason of the 5w-30 spec from GM was to get better...
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    Wolfs Head 10w-30 2300 miles 6 months Lucerne 3.8L

    I would also like to add that in November 2009 I took the Lucerne into the dealership to have the Exhaust Valve Stem Seals replaced as well as the Exhaust Valve Intakes. It was work done under warranty because I was using 1 qt of oil per 1200-1500 miles. Since then Oil usage has decreased to...
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    Wolfs Head 10w-30 2300 miles 6 months Lucerne 3.8L

    OIL TYPE & GRADE: Wolfs Head 10W/30 from dealership after repairs OIL USE INTERVAL: 2,300 Miles Buick Lucerne 2006 3.8L V-6 23,000 miles AC Delco Filter 11-09 to 06-10 oil in use..Seven months Oil monitor said 55% life remaining. OIL ADDED- 0 Qts.- Since last report:Copper continued to...
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    Quality OTC ATF

    valvoline maxlife
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    Post your latest oil change

    4.75 qts 10w-30 QS horsepower full syn. and a purolator filter 2006 buick lucerne. 24,000 miles.
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    trans fluid change on a 06 lucerne

    hello, what is the corrrect or reccomended way to change the tranny fluid on a 06 lucerne with a 3.8 L engine? is it a simple drain plug or do I need to remove the pan and get a new gasket.. also what fluid should I refill with,,,thanks,,,also what interval should this be done??/
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    recommended brake pads for a 06 lucerne

    looking put on new set on the front..any suggestions,,,thanks
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    water in ignition switch on column

    My daughter spilled water on my steering column and some went into the hole where you put your key at(ignition switch). Should I worry how much went in or spray a little WD40 to displace the moisture? Thanks. it's on a 08 Vibe, and the swith is on a 45 angle on the column.
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    Coldest Temp You Ever Cranked Over Your Motor?

    -17F in Northeast PA. back in 1996.Was an automatic 1983 Toyota Corolla Station Wagon. 10w-30 dino oil. When my heater finally got hot it cracked my rearview mirror. great car never got stuck, had 177,000 on it.
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    Motorcraft specialty orange coolant

    So IF 2-EHA is supposed to be bad, why is Ford using this in some applications?
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    Motorcraft specialty orange coolant

    I never knew they had this...it says that it is Dex Cool compatable. Orange-colored Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D and meets GM 6227M specs and ASTM D3306...So does this contain the BAD 2EHA...
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    2002 PRIZM headlamp bulb replacement

    wow not a single suggestion yet...
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