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Old 09-29-2007, 07:40 PM
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drive 2002 camaro 3 maybe 4 times a month went to check the oil that only has about 1000k or less of use and it is about 1 qt low. I just swapped to mobil 1 5-30 the car only has about 55k; any reason for this.
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m1 5-30 is on the thin side for 30wt oil. I'd reccomend the 0-40 (more like normal 30wt) or the 10-40 M1, or the 5-40 M1 for trucks if you can find it.
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Try replacing the PCV valve, if it gets all gunked up it wont regulate properly and could be the reason why your burning oil. It only cost about 4$ and takes 1min to do. Its good to replace every so often.




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