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| 05-04-2009, 11:02 AM | #1 |
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Engine Massacre After 10,000 Miles No Oil Change
Check out the: http://consumerist.com/5238387/engin...-no-oil-change
Wonder who's engine this is. Looks like a 4 cly. Anyone that has a problem, this is a great sight??? Scroll down to mid page. Last edited by island111; 05-04-2009 at 11:21 AM.. |
| 05-04-2009, 11:12 AM | #2 |
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It's not synthetic that's why.
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| 05-04-2009, 11:23 AM | #3 |
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Take that article with a grain of salt - other factors were also involved.
- Crappy oil - Not long life oil - Not synthetic oil - Oil probably leaked - Oil was probably burned |
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| 05-04-2009, 11:32 AM | #4 |
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Maybe Jiffy-Lube screwed up and put in dino-juice instead of synthetic? Or sister thought she'd save the $40.
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| 05-04-2009, 12:44 PM | #5 | |
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thats nothing...i saw a ml320 with a 25k motor with no oil change ever
he wondered why the car wouldnt start anymore
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