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Old 05-23-05 | 11:14 PM
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k thanx i heard from my friend you cant use synthetic oil in this car can u
Old 05-23-05 | 11:24 PM
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My cousin has used this STP Engine treatment stuff.( he has a 1989 for ranger. ) His oil pressure was low but after using it, its at a normal reading and runs better than before. I use Castrol GTX 10w-30 which is better for the car? 10w-30 or 20w-50 doesnt it depend on the temperature where you live.

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Old 05-24-05 | 01:03 AM
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I don't know so much about oil leaks, but the radiator on my Audi developed a small crack and was losing about a cup of coolant a day. I used some of that liquid silver or copper radiator stop leak, and the **** actually worked. This is the kind you just pour in the radiator; no draining and refilling or anything. Two bucks; couldn't believe it.

Of course, that's just a temporay fix. I didn't have the $500 to have the front bumper pulled to replace the radiator

On the other hand, I've had no success with power steering or A/C sealer.
Old 05-24-05 | 01:12 AM
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Driftx, I would not advise the use of synthetics. They do not burn cleanly, and leave deposits.

BTW, where is Rio Rancho?
Old 05-24-05 | 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Suparslinc
I don't know so much about oil leaks, but the radiator on my Audi developed a small crack and was losing about a cup of coolant a day. I used some of that liquid silver or copper radiator stop leak, and the **** actually worked. This is the kind you just pour in the radiator; no draining and refilling or anything. Two bucks; couldn't believe it.

Of course, that's just a temporay fix. I didn't have the $500 to have the front bumper pulled to replace the radiator

On the other hand, I've had no success with power steering or A/C sealer.

The Lucas power steering sealant fixed a nasty leak in the rack of my Audi 100. Might want to give it a shot, but it might take two bottles. I bought two because on the bottle it says it might take two to seal it, but I only used one. About 1500 miles now with no further issues...
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