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I ran mine under the rear subframe too. s*** was ungodly loud, but the turbo whistled like a 18wheeler.
Seeing your progress makes me want to work on mine. Im just too lazy though
do it!
I ran mine under the rear subframe too. s*** was ungodly loud, but the turbo whistled like a 18wheeler.
Seeing your progress makes me want to work on mine. Im just too lazy though
I ran mine under the rear subframe too. s*** was ungodly loud, but the turbo whistled like a 18wheeler.
Seeing your progress makes me want to work on mine. Im just too lazy though
...I had noticed an increasing amount of oil being burnt.
Did a compression check about 6 months ago and all cylinders were at 170-175psi dry, So i assumed the valve seals needed to be replaced. I was losing about 1/2-3/4qt of oil every ~400 miles...
Thanks man, I've really let the car go the past year. It needs a lot of work. How've you been?So glad youre still keeping the p5 alive. On of my favorite p5s for sure
Did you check for seized oil rings??
(I didn't read your whole thread)
https://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123770462-Smoke-on-cold-start/page2
Yes,.. Easy test.
Leave your car out overnight then in the morning remove a plug (or more) and look down on top of the piston. If you see oil, your valve seals are leaking.
If they're dry, replace the plugs, start your car for about 20 seconds then shut it off remove your plugs and check your pistons again.
If they are now wet then your oil rings are seized.
Your rings don't sound like they're fully seized...
Some guys were smoking out entire neighbourhoods.
After going through the thread you linked in your previous post it sounds like the issue is inevitable, especially on a high-mileage motor.
Yes,.. Easy test.
Leave your car out overnight then in the morning remove a plug (or more) and look down on top of the piston. If you see oil, your valve seals are leaking.
If they're dry, replace the plugs, start your car for about 20 seconds then shut it off remove your plugs and check your pistons again.
If they are now wet then your oil rings are seized.
Your rings don't sound like they're fully seized...
Some guys were smoking out entire neighbourhoods.
I think I'm on top of it. I change my oil every 3,000 miles and put half a can of Seafoam in with every oil change.
I don't burn a drop of oil at 245,000 km.
Interesting, I'll keep that in mind. I've been changing the oil every 3-4k (except for my most recent oil change :/), using synthetic. It might be too late but i'll give Seafoam a shot before my next few changes.
I figure if those tiny little drain holes on the pistons haven't completely clogged up then you've got a chance to wash away some of the buildup over time.
https://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123665633-How-to-Clean-your-engine-with-seafoam
https://seafoamsales.com
Apparently switching to regular Dino oil reduces your oil burning a great deal.
My engine is free of sludge now so I put the seafoam in with the new oil and leave it in the full 3,000 miles. That way it's constantly cleaning away crap.
Yes I just use whatever is on sale at Walmart. 5W30
I believe even cheap stuff is gonna last 3,000 miles. I just want to dump it before it fills up with too much carbonizing lacquer.
You can leave the Seafoam in all the time once all the sludge has been dissolved and drained from your engine. You just need to keep an eye on your dipstick and check for color.
I'm sold on seafoam. I add a shot to my gas tank with every fill up and if my idle starts to bounce I put some up the brake booster.
My car runs great with a smooth idle and doesn't burn any oil,.. Too bad its a rusty turd.