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What is this discussion about? Fuel System, Engine, Fuel System, Oil, Diesel, Fuel Efficiency (MPG)

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#1299 of 1330 Re: Blowing lots of smoke [euphonium] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 22, 2010 (8:41 am)

Replying to: euphonium (Mar 22, 2010 8:30 am)
Don't use any STP-type products if you plan on rebuilding the engine. That stuff really gunks up an engine inside and it'll make the rebuilder pretty mad.

#1300 of 1330 Re: Blowing lots of smoke by misterzz

Mar 22, 2010 (9:03 am)

Thanks! You mean the round "gap gage" thing? (lol, sorry, I only know a little). Make the gap a little more apart on the plugs? Steve

#1301 of 1330 Re: Blowing lots of smoke [misterzz] by shipo

Mar 22, 2010 (9:26 am)

Replying to: misterzz (Mar 22, 2010 9:03 am)
No, what we're talking about are different plugs altogether. If you pull your spark plugs out you'll see an alpha-numeric code in the side of the plug; buy another set that has the numeric portion a couple of numbers higher.

#1302 of 1330 Re: Blowing lots of smoke by misterzz

Mar 22, 2010 (10:50 am)

Ok, I got it. Thank you sir. Steve

#1303 of 1330 Re: Blowing lots of smoke [shipo] by dtownfb

Mar 23, 2010 (11:45 am)

Replying to: shipo (Mar 21, 2010 8:37 am)
I imagine at some point the OP will have to get the car inspected. I can't imagine it passing the emissions test?

#1304 of 1330 Re: Blowing lots of smoke by misterzz

Mar 23, 2010 (1:39 pm)

Its a 95, no testing for it. I'll try the different oil and different plugs. Even if it helps a little, I'll take it. Steve

#1305 of 1330 Re: Blowing lots of smoke by misterzz

Mar 25, 2010 (3:30 am)

I bought this oil (good?) >> GTX 20W-50. $4.40 a quart. I'll get the plugs soon. Steve

#1306 of 1330 Re: Blowing lots of smoke [misterzz] by kiawah

Mar 25, 2010 (5:47 am)

Replying to: misterzz (Mar 25, 2010 3:30 am)
Castrol dino GTX 4.40 a quart? Where are you located?

#1307 of 1330 Re: Blowing lots of smoke [misterzz] by shipo

Mar 25, 2010 (5:56 am)

Replying to: misterzz (Mar 25, 2010 3:30 am)
If your engine is buring as much as it sounds like it's burning, then you really shouldn't spend too much money on oil; pretty much the cheapest stuff they have in the store will do.

#1308 of 1330 Re: Blowing lots of smoke by misterzz

Mar 25, 2010 (9:40 am)

"Castrol dino GTX 4.40 a quart? Where are you located?" >>> Milw., WIS

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