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Maintenance & Repair Synthetic motor oil
8536 messages, Last post on Nov 21, 2009 at 9:34 AM
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Jan 09, 2008 7:59 am) |
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I just got hit with a $900 repair bill to replace the intake manifold dexcool ate on a 2001 malibu. I changed the dexcool out at 30K and 60K, but still got nailed. Local Chevy shop confirmed this is common! What a bunch of crap! Warning to GM owners, replace your dexcool with the new universal coolant as soon as you can. If not, you risk my fate. Just one more reason why GM continues to screw their customers and wonders why they are losing business to competitors ( my garage has Hondas now!). Cliff
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Replying to: cliffs (Jan 12, 2008 8:15 am)  Best Regards, Shipo |
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I too have started to used Wal mart brand 100% synthetic. I believe it's made for them by Quaker State I have read. I change every 6,000 miles and use purolator pure one oil filters which have been highly rated by a number of testing services. The oil runs $15 for 5 quarts and the filter $6. For $21 every 6,000, I think it's an unbeatable combination of value and long term insurance. My best testimony is my daughter got a little nuts and put 10K on her '99 Camry before I knew it. While the oil level was down some, it never skipped a beat. With a car so infamous for sludge problems, there has been no ill effects I can tell. Good luck all! Cliff
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This was just the latest in a long line of issues I have had with GM cars. Alternators that go out almost like clock work at 60K, electrical problems, NorthStar engines that eat 1-2 quarts every 1,000 miles ( of course, "normal" according to GM), transmission problems, on and on and on! The dexcool was just the latest problem. Once the 2001 Malibu is out of the house, never again! Cliff
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Replying to: cliffs (Jan 12, 2008 8:15 am)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Jan 12, 2008 8:49 am) |
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Replying to: cliffs (Jan 12, 2008 8:41 am) transmssion problems. Sludge occurs in several cars, some more, some less, Good luck and change your transmission fluid often. |
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Replying to: cliffs (Jan 12, 2008 8:33 am) There's nothing "100% synthetic" about either Walmart or Quaker State oil. The "synthetic" oil offerings available under either brand name are actually hydrocracked Group III conventional oils. Best Regards, Shipo |
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I was wondering if anyone had any comments/opinions/experiences with Motorcraft Full Synthetic motor oil. I've read good things about their Synthetic Blend oil, but I haven't heard much discussion of their Full Synthetic offering.
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