Traded my Monte for a 2012 Silverado

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#31

12-21-2011 | 11:14 AM

BlackRainSS

Joined: Jun 2011

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From: Iowa

I dont run synthetic but I always have thought/heard once you switch to synthetic you cant switch back because its bad for it, think it causes leaks or something, again I'm not sure but I know someone here can answer that ?

#32

12-21-2011 | 12:26 PM

lougreen03

Monte Of The Month -- March 2013

Joined: Jun 2010

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From: michigan

Haha I didn't believe it for a second. Glad they you a nice loaner tho. When my buddy took his brand new Navigator in for some work they gave him a Focus.

#33

12-21-2011 | 12:47 PM

xxtheshockerxx

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From: Madrid, Iowa

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Originally Posted by lougreen03

Haha I didn't believe it for a second. Glad they you a nice loaner tho. When my buddy took his brand new Navigator in for some work they gave him a Focus.

last time i dropped my car off the dealership gave me a used POS pt cruiser

#34

12-21-2011 | 12:50 PM

03JGMonte

Monte Of The Month - March 2010

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From: Missouri

a pt cruiser, i got an Escape for a loaner in wanted the GT500 they had but they cant loan out used car

#35

12-21-2011 | 08:52 PM

Zen

Joined: Sep 2011

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From: syracuse,ny

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Originally Posted by Jester_20

Went and picked her up a little over an hour ago. Everything seems to be working/running fine. I talked to the mechanic a little bit--said that it's a new gasket design that's supposed to block the oil from getting to the piston. Couldn't say for sure if it's a permanent fix or not, but did say it's not only the first one they've done-but the first time it's really been done (which is kinda good and bad at the same time) He did give me a couple tips to keep it clean and hopefully it's a done deal. Even if it's not a permanent fix, hopefully i can get my diablo tuner before it becomes an issue again

It was the GM certified powertrain warranty that came with the car when i bought it. I just called and let them know what's going on, went in and started an oil consumption test --basically topped it off and keep an eye on how much oil is used in a specific amount of time/miles. After i failed with flying colors (and a couple months worth of waiting) i got her in and hopefully got her fixed. There really wasn't anything WRONG, it just used oil because of the DOD/AFM--which it wasn't supposed to do and since it was covered by warranty, i got her in to get fixed...for FREE!!!

The mechanic brought up an oil additive called MOA. Anyone heard of it/got opinions?

Everyone there had good things to say about it, however i haven't heard much about it. I don't usually do any oil additives since i run mobil1 fully synthetic, but would probably look into it if it's a problem preventer. Also asked about a fuel system cleaner to help with carbon build-up. Recommended 44K. Another one i haven't heard of and need some opinions.

Any info on these 2 are very welcome.

I wouldn't use that MOA unless you want to spend the money on it every oil change thats what it recomends on the can.I delt with it when I work at a dodge dealer it's mostly ment for older engines.If your running synthetic then most oil additives are a waste of money since the additive is all ready in the oil(There are some things that aren't depending on oil manufacture an type).The MOA an 44K are BG products most dealers use for additives/cleaners we use valvoline products were i'm at now.For the most part they are similar.This is mostly my opinion about those most the people i've worked with feel the same way.

Glad you got your monte back Hope she runs good for ya.