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    86 Suzuki Samurai - Cleaning

    I'm thinking about a RUF lift but first I need to fix all the little things. This was really for my teenage daughter since she liked it but after driving it she prefers something faster :(. I don't mind driving to work, better fuel economy then my diesel truck :).
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    86 Suzuki Samurai - Cleaning

    Took this from my brother, he bought it non-running. Two months later passed CA smog and away we go. No interior but I don't care, runs great.
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    86 Suzuki Samurai - Cleaning

    Recently acquired an 86 Samurai with a 1.3L 4 cyl mileage unknown (probably around 100K), would like to do a gentle cleaning with via oil. The valve seals were pretty hard and brittle which caused it to smoke at startup. Changed the valve seals and it doesn't smoke but I've noticed it's using...
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    Top End & Oil Ring Cleaner?

    Good day everyone, I recently came into ownership of a 86 Suzuki Samurai. I believe the mileage on the engine is either 58K or 158K, not sure. Compression results are good with only one cylinder under the factory spec. I had to replace the valve seals and the upper end is pretty dirty, what's a...
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    Post your latest oil change

    2004 Chevy 2500HD Duramax - 169,000 miles Out: ST 15W-40 In: ST 15W-40 Filter: Mobil M303A, 20K filter Interval: 7500 miles 2014 Mitusbishi Outlander Sport - 45,000 miles Out: ST 0W-20 Full Syn In: ST 5W-20 Full Syn Filter: Fram XG7317 - 15K filter Interval: 7500 miles All my vehicles...
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    What oil do Americans actual need for 3k OCI's?

    I change my oil per the manufacture recommended interval on all my vehicles. Don't listen to all that marketing junk.
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    All for One and One for All - 5w-30 Dexos

    The goal is to stock only one oil in my garage. I'm using Dexos because my daughter's Sonic calls out for it. Looks like ST 5w-30 Dexos synthetic it is then, thanks for the input.
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    All for One and One for All - 5w-30 Dexos

    All vehicles except the Sonic are out of warranty. 2004 Ford F250 V10 - 5w-20 2002 Suzuki Aerio 2.0L - 5w-30 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 2.4L - 5w-20 2014 Chevy Sonic 1.8L - 5w-30
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    All for One and One for All - 5w-30 Dexos

    I'd like to only buy one grade of oil for my four vehicles, two take 5w-20 and two take 5w-30. Our newest vehicle uses 5w-30 Dexos oil (2014 Chevy Sonic), so would it be wise to switch to ST 5w-30 Dexos synthetic for all of them? Currently none of my vehicles except the Sonic run synthetic oil...
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    Ford V-10 Lifter Noise (Ticking)

    Originally Posted By: OVERKILL Originally Posted By: DoubleWasp Fix the exhaust leak first. They can sound like a tapping. Since they are synchronous to valve operation, you get the gist. I usually pull the entire exhaust manifold, spray all surfaces with copper RTV, and reassemble. That always...
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    Ford V-10 Lifter Noise (Ticking)

    I'd like to try an engine flush and higher viscosity oil, what would you recommned?
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    Ford V-10 Lifter Noise (Ticking)

    Today I was able to diagnose my v10 in greater depth. I did discover the exhaust joint on the passenger side exhaust manifold to pipe was leaking. Loosened it up and then tightened, same issue. Using a mechanics stethoscope I can hear the ticking on all the valve cover bolts on the passenger...
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    Ford V-10 Lifter Noise (Ticking)

    Well after calming down some I've come to the conclusion that nothing is wrong with my truck. Runs fine, oil is clean and to level, just a little valve train noise at idle. Not a big deal, this thing is a whole quieter then my previous diesel truck. Did check the passenger side manifold this...
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    Ford V-10 Lifter Noise (Ticking)

    2v engine, I've checked injector noise with a scope and all of them have the same sound. Will physically check the drivers side exhaust manifold this weekend. My post is incorrect the ticking is coming from the passenger side bank not the drivers side.
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    Ford V-10 Lifter Noise (Ticking)

    Last May I purchaed a 2004 F250 CC Auto with the 6.8L V-10 with 56K on the odometer. Bought it from the second owner a Ford mechanic at a local dealership. I drove it prior to purchase and scrutinized it pretty good. Just recently I've noticed (at 62K) that I've got lifter noise from the...
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    Low Mileage Oil Change vs Time

    I don't think my mother-in-law knows how to check the oil. I'll have to tell my wife to have her youngest brother check in a few months. Thanks for the replies.
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    Low Mileage Oil Change vs Time

    Last week I had to travel to the midwest to attend my wife's fathers funeral. During the visit my wife said the her mom's car needed an oil change since it's been over six months since the last. She only has 4500 miles on her car that she bought new last year. Her dad took advantage of a free...
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    Most important ingredient for a sliding tappet?

    I've run Valvoline NextGen 5w-20 with no issues, don't have a problem running re-refined oil. Do you think when it comes out of the ground that crude oil is perfectly clean?
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    ST 20w-50 - The Miracle Cure?

    Old post but new info. Changed oil last week in the Aerio at 5K. After changing over to 20W-50 I've only added about a 1-1/2 qts over 5K miles. Big improvement over the 1 qt per 1K miles it was burning. Instead of ST I bought some NAPA 20W-50 on sale for 1.99 a quart. Will monitor to see how it...
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