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Old 11-11-2010, 09:19 PM
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Help on oil

Just want to get it straight read alot but get some here and there. So checK oil every 1,000 miles roughly and waht oil should i use i'M CONFUSED i hear 5 30 but naual says 5 20 but when i called the dealer they said 5 30 so lost there. And is there any mixing I do or just pour oil when low thanks
Old 11-11-2010, 09:32 PM
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Check your oil more often. I check like every 3 or 4 fill ups. No mixing needed. Just add oil. Which oil? Depends. Search, and you will find a thread about it.
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Should use about a half quart every 1000 to 1500 miles. 5w-30 is fine.
But I would check the oil level about every 500 or so miles.
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what you can do like Ive done is see how many miles you can go with burning half quart then just wait till next time you hit that distance add oil.

please dont start a what oil to use thread again.
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Originally Posted by jasonrxeight
what you can do like Ive done is see how many miles you can go with burning half quart then just wait till next time you hit that distance add oil.

please dont start a what oil to use thread again.

Ok thanks i wont my bad LOL
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Originally Posted by Easy_E1
Should use about a half quart every 1000 to 1500 miles. 5w-30 is fine.
But I would check the oil level about every 500 or so miles.

Thanks bro on info this site kicks ***
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I check every fill up. Yup I love my baby and also cause I drive it like I stole her LOL
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