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Old 12-18-2008, 11:07 AM
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Re: Best oil for a smoking vehicle?

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Originally Posted by hl2nine
I have a 1994 gmc sierra 1500 with the 5.7 350 v8. It has a leaking valve seal (at least im almost posative, smokes a lot when its been sitting for a few hours then clears right up) and im prety sure its a fairly harmless problem, however, i am worried about oil burn off. Is there a kind of oil or an additive that would slow the leak? Or if not what would the harm be in running the cheap-o oil? the oil burns off prety quick, and i cant afford to continue putting the good stuff in it. Thanks!
So... what you're concerned about is the fact that you are using oil. The smoke isn't an issue for you. Right?

How much oil are you going through?

Do you live in a cold area?

BTW... Welcome to AFs!

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Dan
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