Thanks. No, I have not had a chance to check that power steering hose - what, with working like crazy and all.
I am going to try to check that this week.
I really did not have intentions of "cleaning" the engine, until I changed the oil right after I bought it. The oil was EXTREMELY dirty and the filter was as old as Methuselah. Then I was told I should use Rotella T for about 1000 miles- which is about how many miles it has been. I think I will change it on Thursday. What grade of Mobil 1 should I use? I prefer to use a thicker oil if possible. I want to increase my oil pressure at idle when it is warm as well. Sometimes it goes below the point of where I am comfortable of it being.
Should I use 20W-50, or stick with 15W-40?
Thanks again!
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Originally Posted by EricSilver
If you are concerned about cleaning the engine, spend a few extra dollars on Mobil 1. Regular oil will only mask the problem. A good, warm, Mobil 1 bath would probably be beneficial for your car right now.
I have been on Mobil 1 for about a month and it seems to have done a good job of cleaning my engine. The startup groan from the oil pump is gone (at least down to 30-degree weather), oil pressure is higher, the oil pressure gauge is not nearly as erratic as it used to be, and a somewhat strong chemical smell from the engine bay has been eliminated. I will see just how dirty or clean oil is after the next change in a week or so. (In my case, I seriously neglected oil changes so I know I have/had a sludge & dirt issue that was causing the afrementioned behaviors.)
Did you ever determine whether you had a power steering leak?
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