i got a slight oil leak
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i got a slight oil leak
i gotta 90 f150 with an i-6 5 speed 4x4 and i got a small oil leak and i dont kno where its coming from. would it b because i got to thin of oil i out 10w30 shuld i got with sumthing different?
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With the engine cold soak it down with something like simple green and hose it all down, do it a few times so its nice and clean. Then just keep a eye on it and see where the oil is leaking from. And since its leaking oil make sure to keep a eye on the oil level.
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When I desludged my engine w/ Seafoam & switched to Synthetic when I bought it, I developed 2 or 3 small leaks. I just tightened the valve covers & oil pan to spec and in proper order and haven't had a problem since. And a clean engine is a happy engine!
Last edited by ymeski56; 12-06-2009 at 10:11 PM.
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is it ok to spray that simple green stuff on electrical things on the engine or not?
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wat does it mean to seafoam an engine? and how often is it nessesary to do it? and how do u do it?
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The air intake manifold thu the brake booster Vac hose (for fuel injected) & gas tank is to clean deposits in the combustion chambers also.
Last edited by ymeski56; 12-06-2009 at 11:58 PM.