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Originally Posted by famoroso
Seems to me that you / she need to track oil consumption. Also, seems to me that you should have the right oil / viscosity in there before you can trust the results of said consumption figures.
Also, unless she has records evidencing a valve adjustment in the past 15k miles, I'd have it done. Then, you can start tracking oil consumption too (as you'll fill the system with the proper oil). I'd also consider replacing cap, rotor and plugs (and maybe plug wires too).
Also, what sump plate on the bottom of a 3.2?...
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Famoroso, I mispoke not being under it and looking at it. The drain plug on the drivers side of the case halves. I'll ask if she has record of a valve adjustment from p/o. Plug wires at least the heat shielding where it goes over top of fan housing was dry rotted and cracked, so I told her that would be on the list soon, so cap and rotor are a natural at that point. How nasty are the plugs to change? left bank looks pretty accessible with a few myriad extensions, right side a bit more of a challenge, probably aided by having oil filter off? She and her husband picked it up last night and we had the chat and demonstration about oil consumption and to keep a close eye on levels. I'm pretty sure I'd have her take it to the shop for the valves, as I'm too old to lay on my back and get a face full of oil for that long.
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