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 Apr 11, 2010 - 8:17 PM
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My radiator is fine, but does that engine coolant reservoir need to be full? I'm not completely sure. And I changed my oil just shy of 1,000 miles ago and it already ate through 1.5 qts of oil. I use Mobil 1 10W-30 Full synth if that matters at all. I know these are noob questions but this is the best place to ask them.
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Apr 13, 2010 - 6:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
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Apr 13, 2010 - 7:41 PM
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QUOTE (HectortheRican @ Apr 11, 2010 - 8:17 PM)  My radiator is fine, but does that engine coolant reservoir need to be full? I'm not completely sure. And I changed my oil just shy of 1,000 miles ago and it already ate through 1.5 qts of oil. I use Mobil 1 10W-30 Full synth if that matters at all. I know these are noob questions but this is the best place to ask them. Fill the coolant reservoir with 50/50 antifreeze/water to the full line while the engine is COLD. As for the oil, definitely keep an eye on it. Check the ground under the car as well as the frame rails and axles to see if you are dripping. |
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Apr 13, 2010 - 8:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
QUOTE (airforceb2cc @ Apr 13, 2010 - 7:41 PM) QUOTE (HectortheRican @ Apr 11, 2010 - 8:17 PM) My radiator is fine, but does that engine coolant reservoir need to be full? I'm not completely sure. And I changed my oil just shy of 1,000 miles ago and it already ate through 1.5 qts of oil. I use Mobil 1 10W-30 Full synth if that matters at all. I know these are noob questions but this is the best place to ask them. Fill the coolant reservoir with 50/50 antifreeze/water to the full line while the engine is COLD. As for the oil, definitely keep an eye on it. Check the ground under the car as well as the frame rails and axles to see if you are dripping. Thanks! And as long as I've had the car, it's never dripped, but I'll keep a closer eye on it -------------------- taking too long to mod since '09
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Apr 14, 2010 - 8:56 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 19, '08 From Missouri Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The last time you pulled your dipstick...what color was the oil? If it was brown or spotty, then your head gasket would be to blame.
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Apr 14, 2010 - 10:20 AM
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QUOTE (airforceb2cc @ Apr 14, 2010 - 8:56 AM) The last time you pulled your dipstick...what color was the oil? If it was brown or spotty, then your head gasket would be to blame. It was brown... -------------------- taking too long to mod since '09
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Apr 15, 2010 - 8:40 AM
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Maybe I should clarify more on the shade of brown. Like the 5 dots of light brown in the picture below or the rest of the dark brown/black? Light brown = bad. Dark brown/black = good.
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Apr 15, 2010 - 4:11 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
Ahh, you scared me lol
It's dark brown/black. Whew haha -------------------- taking too long to mod since '09
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Apr 15, 2010 - 4:22 PM
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Sorry, didn't mean to alarm you there. I'd say just check the filter and drain plug to make sure they are tight and keep an eye on the level then.
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Apr 15, 2010 - 4:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
QUOTE (airforceb2cc @ Apr 15, 2010 - 4:22 PM) Sorry, didn't mean to alarm you there. I'd say just check the filter and drain plug to make sure they are tight and keep an eye on the level then. Alright sir, I will. Thanks for the help! -------------------- taking too long to mod since '09
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