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Which Oil should I use for a High Mileage 1993??? Which Oil should I use for a High Mileage 1993???
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Old 01-13-2012, 02:40 pm   #11
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I told you months ago guys.



They don't seal. Put them on an LS6 motor that gets revved & they leak every time.

I do like an ACDelco PF52 & used those for years IIRC on my LT4. They have BIG holes inside & look like they should flow well.

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Yes you certainly did, and you were correct. I thought that your issue may have been based on your track time with the vehicle, but when it happens on a street driven truck that is a bad filter.
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Old 02-14-2012, 01:06 am   #12
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....Any one use the K&N Oil filters???, I bought one for My 93 and haven't installed it yet. Let me know so I can return it please, thx!
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From the things I've read about them, they are good filters. I've been useing them on my Subaru because of the nut.

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