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mookymonkey

08-20-2009 05:03 AM

thats funny griff, my truck does the same thing. thought it was an issue at first but after talking to other people i found out it was common with the 8.1 chevy/ gmc motors. about the combustion thing, you may be right, but i hear of alot of people with 502 motors getting 500+ hours without issues. mark

minxguy

08-20-2009 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FasterThanU87 (Post 2935210)

hmmm so i bet if i used a synthetic it would burn a little more oil than usual also right? what about like valvoline 40w an just let it warm up before i take it out?

Run a heavier oil, say 20w50, ( I don't like straight 50 as it is real thick when cold, even at 50F) it is less volitile at running temps than a 40, an if you run a synthetic it will have a higher flash point which will also help in cutting oil consumption.

I have seen 25w60 oils on the market.

Ken

mookymonkey

08-20-2009 09:54 AM

i definatly agree with the 20-50 wt suggestion

mike tkach

08-20-2009 10:19 AM

try using brad penn 20w50 oil,i use it with good results:coolcowboy:

FasterThanU87

08-20-2009 11:11 AM

Thanks guys :)

Sweet Nmocean

08-20-2009 11:46 AM

the only time mine uses oil is when i change it

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