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2008-10-13 13:39:43
#11
Never did an ol analysis. I only used the 15w50 because he said that is what he always used. Is 10w30 good to use?
2008-10-13 14:11:14
#12
Did it have an oil leak that let it run low?
Otherwise I'd blame it on the molasses oil you had in there. Wtf 15w-50...

10w-30 is good for very warm climates or summer. 5w-30 is preferred and good from warm to very cold.
2008-10-13 14:26:49
#13
Well the previous owner could have spun a bearing and did a temp fix just to sell the car. How much did you get it for?
2008-10-13 15:50:23
#14
Originally Posted by SUNNYboi
Well the previous owner could have spun a bearing and did a temp fix just to sell the car. How much did you get it for?
I paid $2400 for it.
2008-10-13 16:04:10
#15
Originally Posted by BenFenner
Did it have an oil leak that let it run low?
Otherwise I'd blame it on the molasses oil you had in there. Wtf 15w-50...

10w-30 is good for very warm climates or summer. 5w-30 is preferred and good from warm to very cold.

No oil leak at all. I live in socal, so 10w30 or 5w50? I just picked up a 98 ser yesterday, I want this one to last me much longer than 1 year. It doesn't get very cold here, mid 70's to mid 80's inland year around. Winter time a little cooler, is it safe to change oil weights back and forth? Say in the summer 10w30 and in the winter 5w30.
2008-10-13 17:25:54
#16
Hmmmm 2.4K for a 97 SER.....if it didn't have anyproblems, A/C, and good body, that's really cheap.

Suspisous cheap if you ask me.
2008-10-13 18:15:41
#17
Originally Posted by SUNNYboi
Hmmmm 2.4K for a 97 SER.....if it didn't have anyproblems, A/C, and good body, that's really cheap.

Suspisous cheap if you ask me.


It has a full fiberglass body kit on it. Everything is molded on, front and rear bumpers and side skirts. Rear bumper was ****ed up when I got it, it still is. Rest of the body is perfect, ac did not work. It has this beautiful white paint job with a touch of blue in the paint. I'd like to paint my other SER the same color. I'm going to miss that car.
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