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Re: Flickering Oil Light + White Smoke In Exhaust
Posted by Andrej (more from Andrej) on Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:36:34
In Reply to: Flickering Oil Light + White Smoke In Exhaust, Aeronaut, Mon, 19 Feb 2007 19:54:42
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All of bobc's suggestions are good. I would only add that synthetic oil generally is not a problem, but the Mobil 1 5w30 might be. It is a thin oil, thinner than most 5w30s, and it shears down even thinner with use. It is thinner than I would recommend using in a turbo engine, particularly one with the oil issues that the 2.3 does in the 9-5. I use Shell Rotella T Synthetic 5w40; Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5w40 would be good as well. Some like Mobil 1 0w40, but I prefer something a little thicker. In your climate a solid 5w40 would probably hold up best, and might produce higher idle oil pressure and resist leakage better.
I would suggest you install PCV update #6 if you have not already. Additional crankcase ventilation may take some pressure off weak seals.
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