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Pennzoil. Anyone have fouling probs?

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Old Aug 16, 2002 | 11:03 AM
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I see your point:

Using Pennzoil 10/30

3000/28=107gallonsfuel*128=13714ounces

857:1 is the actual ratio
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Using Castrol GTX 10/30

3000/28=107gallonsfuel*128=13714ounces

(32oz of oil w/in 3000 miles)

428:1 is the actual ratio

*It seems that the flash point is much lower then the Pennzoil
*I am going to flush and fill with Castrol (today)
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In regards to the question if I drive it HARD enough.......that is an understatement. I dont drive it soft enough. Every chance I get, this 6-port gets a redine every day. I currently have 24k miles on this engine, w/in 10 months of HARD driving.

My buddy (old Spec Racer) hooks me up w/ NGK's (P's). I change my plugs every 10K. This is one part on how I monitor fouling.

In regards to my OMP, I last chk'd the stepping motor when this block was install (last October). I did not do a flow test, a friend did a "hot-wire" test to see if was still running.

In regards to the O2, I might also have an issue with it. I bought one the other day. The one on the car is a Bosch, replaced by the previous owner. I was going to test it but, decided just to replace it.

I am also going to replace the ECU temp sensor at the same time. I believe it is the original one. I am going to buy a Kel brand.

deadRX7Conv. Now that was what I wanted to read. Thanks for your input!
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Old Aug 16, 2002 | 12:05 PM
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I look at your math. You get 28mpg
Geez, when I break 22mpg I jump for joy. Maybe I need to shift up more often

Hey Banzai, I've owned several cars(certified lemons) that easily hit 200k on the original motors The secret are your magic words "quality + change often".
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Old Aug 16, 2002 | 12:11 PM
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YUPPPPP!!! 28MPG's baby!

It is all highway thou, floating @ 85mphs. Street driving I can get an average of low 20's.
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Old Aug 16, 2002 | 12:19 PM
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My last NA was 37 miles short of 250,000!!
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Old Aug 16, 2002 | 02:02 PM
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Dude, try Mazola. A least it will smell better when it burns.
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Old Aug 16, 2002 | 02:30 PM
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Funny you mentioned smell....

Funny thing....Pennzoil smells total different when burned then Castrol and the other brands. I believe it is the additives.
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