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MOBIL 1 Synthetic 0W-40 oil FOR A 89 760 (6 CYLINDER) Timing Chain questions 700

posted by  someone claiming to be 747 on  Thu Jan 30 06:16 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Hello Herb,

The oil was building up around the front timing casing area (yes your are correct), in addition to the top of the engine. At one time it looked as though it was spraying/vapors on the fan/belt area at one time or another. It appears as though the previous leakage was never cleaned up. I was told that it also may be my distributor O-ring (cheap fix), but how about the labor/access. I just aquired the car. The oil is not sludgy its clean. It looks as though they just replaced a gasket at the top from of the engine. However the oil seems as though it has ceased from any further leakage. I believe the oil that is at the top of the engine is past residue oil, prior to the gasket replacement? The books say that this beast holds 6.3 qts of oil!!! The oil light lights up as it should and goes out within a second. Herb do you think I should replace the timing chain upon reaching 200,000 miles? Right now I am at 156,450 miles. Also how often do valve adjustments need to be done on this engine? The book says every 30,000 miles. Could one gone beyond this if they are not making any noises? So diesel oil,wow! I have heard of this, but I have yet to try it. So Amsoil 15W-40 diesel oil would well? Would it cause significant engine drag during the winter? I will more than likely consider it for the summer. One other thing, at what point will the engine be in danger oil level wise, 2 qts, 3 qts? I mean would my oil light illuminate it the levels got dangerously low?

Thanks in Advance


Best Regards






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