Coupe Random Little Question Thread
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#500
Well if it hasn't been cared for the rings can get damaged. Get a new (used low mileage) motor off CL and get a compression test on that before you buy it.
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My co-worker had his engine replaced recently (spun bearing) in his 350Z and it cost him around $2K installed for the engine and labor.
#504
I know more people with 04 oil burners than I do revup consumption victims. My understanding is that synthetic oil is a little thinner and actually burns faster, try changing to conventional, 5W-30. I use Castrol GTX.
My co-worker had his engine replaced recently (spun bearing) in his 350Z and it cost him around $2K installed for the engine and labor.
My co-worker had his engine replaced recently (spun bearing) in his 350Z and it cost him around $2K installed for the engine and labor.
#506
If you're tailpipe is spitting out a lot of carbon, I don't think the valve cover gasket would be the issue. The extra carbon is from the oil.
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#508
Just as a side note tho, oil does not break down. It becomes polluted/contaminated and the added detergents become depleted. The oil itself stays the same molecularly. That's why its able to be recycled.