Yeah, a couple of occasions my engine had no oil (well not completely dry - but it IS a 1993 v6!), I was surprised my truck ran until I added more oil in it....damn thing is a tank! I had major oil leaks a year ago and ran fine until I got her fixed this year (very minor leak, but I could live with it). Truck is now 126K and going strong. Changed alternator, belts, O2 sensor, battery, new sound system, brakes, shocks and other wear and tear stuff...truck might be old but to me, she's Old reliable...lol...