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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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Question my car smokes after high rpms

just got my 86 gxl and it smokes after high rpms. was seein if anyone knew what is causein that.
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 03:03 AM
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Possible Oil Control Ring (O-Rings)
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 06:43 AM
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Indeed, tired oil control rings will do that.
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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Try using one quart of Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer in place of one quart of oil (don't overfill). Worn out oil control rings love the Lucas...



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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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alright thanks. ill se how that goes



Originally Posted by Kentetsu
Try using one quart of Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer in place of one quart of oil (don't overfill). Worn out oil control rings love the Lucas...



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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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good luck
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Kentetsu
Try using one quart of Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer in place of one quart of oil (don't overfill). Worn out oil control rings love the Lucas...



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I get the feeling you are intimate with the Lucas
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 01:47 AM
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Kentetsu is, it's one of his favorite products, right after Seafoam and ReSpeed. He's also had good results with it, one can't ask for more.
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by BASTARD
I get the feeling you are intimate with the Lucas
I keep a bottle right next to my bed, for those "special" moments...
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