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05-26-2011 11:16 AM #6
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I agree 100% with Don's approach, and I hope you find that your problem is a simple sending unit. I had a similar issue, running 10W30 Synthetic Blend oil, and my engine guy suggested getting away from the synthetic altogether. Switched to Valvolene 10W30 and I hold about 15to20 at idle, and about 50 above idle with everything warm. If you don't find it with the mechanical gauge you might try an oil change, just for grins.
Your white smoke sounds like it could be a valve guide seal, especially if it is mostly after you idle a bit, then blip the throttle and get a puff.Last edited by rspears; 05-26-2011 at 11:18 AM.
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