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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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never said you CANT do it. just said you SHOULDNT do it.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by fugiwara
If your oil temp reads 155 degree C when you just turn on the car, then it's your oil temp gauge's problem not oil, how can the oil heat up to 155 when you just start the engine.
Oh, I know that.. hehe I was just asking has anyone else had that problem with their gauge.

yall use 5w30 or something else? I know some crazies that use 10w50...


OH YEAH, AND CHAD!!! I love your drives section, hehe Family Sedan :P. My friend was like " I hate evos, its a family car. people are like, OH shiz were late, everyone jump in the evo so we can get there faster"
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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and what about Motul oil? any good?
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mercsan
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chuckP what do you run?
Mobil 1 10w/30

Buy it at Costco. Pretty cheap.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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im getting 5 quarts of mobil 1 at walmart for 23.95. costco a good deal? lol i didnt know you could buy oil at costco btw.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 02:38 AM
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sounds to me like you have a broken gauge
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 03:00 AM
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anyone know about how i can fix it? was fine yesterday.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 06:34 AM
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i would check the sender, and the wiring to the sender
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