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Old 04-20-2010, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SirNik84 View Post
THE BAD NEWS

The poor old SD sprung a leak!
its always leaked oil, but never a troubling amount. in the last 2 months I thought I had stopped almost all the leaks, only one leak remained, and it was a slight drip only when the car was running.... 900 miles later... my car is hemorrhaging oil! at a rate of 1 quart ever 100 miles! i had 1 quart in my car for emergencies... and before i left i picked up 1 gallon at the walmart because i had a bad dream that i blew the engine up. and I had a fortune cookie tell me the night before the trip that "A new pair of shoes will bring you success" not wanting to walk down the interstate i grabbed some extra oil. It was all used up by the time i got to Chatsworth, so I got another gallon. all told I poured 9 quarts into the old lady.

The engine still runs like a top... but I'm worried about her.

At least you are home safe.

You check the valve cover gaskets and oil pan drain plugs yet?
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