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Old 02-27-2019, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by speednjay View Post
right now I’m using the cheapest oil I can find .. 15/40 5gal buckets. It leaks so much oil that it’s hard to tell any color changes on the dipstick. The smoke is out the tailpipe till it warms up. I can see it blowing out when I’m driving. But there’s alot of oil burning off th engine too which is noticeable at a light.
If it smokes when you accelerate from steady state cruising don't waste your money on this engine...

Now if it Only puffs when you first start her up, leaving a traffic light/stop sign etc....that's guides/seals.


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