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Old 03-14-2010, 10:57 PM
pch2021 pch2021 is offline
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1.The correct test for engine wear is always based on oil consumption.

2. Where in the factory service manual does it refer to using a garbage bag?

3. Diesel all have some blow by. Especially at higher mileage. I have seen plenty of engines that have blow by, but all use minimal amounts of oil [1qt/1000 miles or so]

4. What's the next test? Sticking a potato in the exhasut and seeing how long it takes the engine to blow up?
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