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CJB
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Mon Nov 15, 2004 2:04 am Post subject:
Oil Usage |
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I have a 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis with the 5.0 and AOD, of course. It has
209,000+ miles. While it still runs great and shifts firmly, it does use
quite a bit of oil, about a quart every 400-500 miles. I wish it was a
leak, but it's not.
Ordinarily you can't see any visible smoke, but when you're accelerating
moderately or more you can see a mild to moderate fog behind you.
I've never been a snake oil kind of guy, but I've never had a car with
mileage this high. Would something like STP be advisable? Considering that
winter is setting in, I don't really like the thoughts of thickening the oil
or using a higher viscosity (I still use the recommended 10w30), but perhaps
the benefits would outweigh the dangers.
Thanks in advance,
CJB
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cyclops
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Tue Nov 16, 2004 12:27 am Post subject:
Re: Oil Usage |
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On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 21:04:24 GMT, "CJB" <PastorBrown@verizon.net>
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| Quote: | I have a 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis with the 5.0 and AOD, of course. It has
209,000+ miles. While it still runs great and shifts firmly, it does use
quite a bit of oil, about a quart every 400-500 miles. I wish it was a
leak, but it's not.
Ordinarily you can't see any visible smoke, but when you're accelerating
moderately or more you can see a mild to moderate fog behind you.
I've never been a snake oil kind of guy, but I've never had a car with
mileage this high. Would something like STP be advisable? Considering that
winter is setting in, I don't really like the thoughts of thickening the oil
or using a higher viscosity (I still use the recommended 10w30), but perhaps
the benefits would outweigh the dangers.
Thanks in advance,
CJB
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I am far from an expert in this matter but I own a '90 Grand Marquis
with 140k on it. I have been using Lucas Oil Stabilizer for quite a
while now at every oil change. It replaces one quart, 4 quarts oil,
one quart Lucas. The car does not burn one drop of oil.
I know I might be wrong but for all the years I have been driving,
over 40, this is the one additive that I have complete confidence in
and believes it works. |
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Backyard Mechanic
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Wed Nov 17, 2004 11:44 am Post subject:
Re: Oil Usage |
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cyclops opined
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I am far from an expert in this matter but I own a '90 Grand Marquis
with 140k on it. I have been using Lucas Oil Stabilizer for quite a
while now at every oil change. It replaces one quart, 4 quarts oil,
one quart Lucas. The car does not burn one drop of oil.
I know I might be wrong but for all the years I have been driving,
over 40, this is the one additive that I have complete confidence in
and believes it works.
Well.. I know Lucas AT fix works.. so maybe! |
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CJB
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Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:40 pm Post subject:
Re: Oil Usage |
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Good info. You've used it in a tranny?
CJB
"Backyard Mechanic" <pettyfog@Yaywho.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | cyclops opined
I am far from an expert in this matter but I own a '90 Grand Marquis
with 140k on it. I have been using Lucas Oil Stabilizer for quite a
while now at every oil change. It replaces one quart, 4 quarts oil,
one quart Lucas. The car does not burn one drop of oil.
I know I might be wrong but for all the years I have been driving,
over 40, this is the one additive that I have complete confidence in
and believes it works.
Well.. I know Lucas AT fix works.. so maybe! |
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Backyard Mechanic
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Wed Nov 17, 2004 10:55 pm Post subject:
Re: Oil Usage |
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CJB opined in news:FGLmd.12443$pP5.6185@trnddc05:
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Well.. I know Lucas AT fix works.. so maybe!
Good info. You've used it in a tranny?
CJB
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OD Slip in summer heat, 50,000 miles so far no problems
Also installed aftermarket cooler |
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CJB
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Wed Nov 17, 2004 11:21 pm Post subject:
Re: Oil Usage |
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This is the same stuff as the engine stuff?
CJB
"Backyard Mechanic" <pettyfog@Yaywho.com> wrote in message
news:Xns95A482B6D48B5BkMch6d@207.115.63.158...
| Quote: | CJB opined in news:FGLmd.12443$pP5.6185@trnddc05:
Well.. I know Lucas AT fix works.. so maybe!
Good info. You've used it in a tranny?
CJB
OD Slip in summer heat, 50,000 miles so far no problems
Also installed aftermarket cooler |
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Backyard Mechanic
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Thu Nov 18, 2004 5:40 am Post subject:
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N o, it's for AT use!
http://www.lucasoil.com/products/display_products.sd?iid=29&catid=2&loc=show
CJB opined in news:NEMmd.6628$GV5.5652@trnddc04:
| Quote: | This is the same stuff as the engine stuff?
CJB
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Well.. I know Lucas AT fix works.. so maybe!
Good info. You've used it in a tranny?
CJB
OD Slip in summer heat, 50,000 miles so far no problems
Also installed aftermarket cooler
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