Originally Posted by Triple_Se7en
How long does the truck take to accumulate 750 miles?
$23 for a five quart jug of Castrol 0w40 - used for top-offs, could last you six months. I wouldn't get rid of the Mazda because of that.
Why the H E double hockey sticks would you use a $23 dollar oil in lieu of a $14 dollar off the shelf 10w40 like ST for topping off??? The 10w is only going to be problematic on the coldest of cold days. I'd check the pcv for s & g's just to say you did and keep driving it topped off until the wheels fall off. 1qt in 750 miles is the cars way of telling you it's better days are behind it and no mechanic in a can is gonna be able to undo that kind of damage/wear and tear... it's all down hill from here, just top it off and enjoy the (rest of) the ride.
Fwiw, I have a mid 90's oil burning Ranger that has a drinking problem. I bought it used and I've tried HiMi oils, Restore w/CSL, engine flushes blah blah blah.. nothing helps. The valve seals are shot, possibly even the rings and I ain't putting anymore money into it beyond using a thick oil. It's just a truck for running chores now..
How long does the truck take to accumulate 750 miles?
$23 for a five quart jug of Castrol 0w40 - used for top-offs, could last you six months. I wouldn't get rid of the Mazda because of that.
Why the H E double hockey sticks would you use a $23 dollar oil in lieu of a $14 dollar off the shelf 10w40 like ST for topping off??? The 10w is only going to be problematic on the coldest of cold days. I'd check the pcv for s & g's just to say you did and keep driving it topped off until the wheels fall off. 1qt in 750 miles is the cars way of telling you it's better days are behind it and no mechanic in a can is gonna be able to undo that kind of damage/wear and tear... it's all down hill from here, just top it off and enjoy the (rest of) the ride.
Fwiw, I have a mid 90's oil burning Ranger that has a drinking problem. I bought it used and I've tried HiMi oils, Restore w/CSL, engine flushes blah blah blah.. nothing helps. The valve seals are shot, possibly even the rings and I ain't putting anymore money into it beyond using a thick oil. It's just a truck for running chores now..