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andrewjtx · #5 05-02-2010, 10:32 AM

Sorry for the lack of complete disclosure.

I've had the car since 159k, bought at a police auction for abandoned vehicles. Absolutely no previous history, other than it was single owner and a mommy taxi. The family's oldest son was the last driver and I'm certain he didn't take good care of it.

All fluids flushed after purchase and I've running Rotella SAE30 every 3k ever since. I'm at 170k even right now.

Engine runs well. I've had a few issues over time that I've fixed with rack damper adjustment and new filters (3 secondary filters in this 11k miles). Will easily do 90mph and purr like a kitten doing it.

However, it's only averaging 20-21 mpg with mixed city/hwy daily commute of about 14m each way.

ALDA cap had been removed, so at some point I assume was altered. I will only soot when floored cold. Once engine it up to temp, no soot or other exhaust color whatsoever.

I have yet to pull injectors or perform comp test. This is the first analysis I've done on this engine.

Cranks like a champ and shuts down the same. This is the biggest reason I haven't done a compression test. Blowby at the oil cap has been minimal with very little movement of the cap.

it doesn't leave a puddle when parked. Although I do have the typical slow leaks at the turbo return line, oil filter to block connection, and at the IP to block. I also believe the main torque converter seal is leaking ATF slowly but has slowed with a little stop-leak and continuous use.