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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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Alright peoplez, i have been using Royal Purple 10w30 for quite a while now..i seem to have to add a quart every 2 weeks or so..anyone else have oil consumption problems..
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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Wow, a full quart every two weeks? Have you cleaned or changed out your PCV valve? Might try running Amsoil 10w30 and see if burns/consumes less.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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Trust me, Amsoil is my ideal motor oil but i can only pick some up when i am home in Wisconsin..their website is too expensive..ironically im a Amsoil distributor but i just havent filled out the paper work yet haha..
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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Yeah... I love me some Amsoil! That seems a little high, even for an AP1!
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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How many miles do you put on the car in 2 weeks?
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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ummm i travel bout 30 ish miles a day..
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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Do you use your brakes pretty heavily?
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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heavily? umm no not lately..just upgraded to some super sweet Axxis Ultimates bout 2 months ago
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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ap1 loves oil, that is high though it turns out to 200 miles a week?
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 11:38 PM
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Seems way high. I use Mobil 1 synthetic and have no issues at all, but then again I have an AP2.
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