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  1. anthonyv90

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    i have a 71 maverick 200-ci... i did a oil change about 3 weeks ago n today when i checked the oil dipstickit only had alittle jus on the tip close to being empty..it doesnt leak any oil from anywhere..so what's wrong...could any1 help me
     
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    Was the car off and cold ? Dose your car smoke? How much oil did you put in it?
     
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    yea it was off n cold.. no it only throws out smoke when i turn it on sometimes..i filled it till it said safe on the dipstick .. about 4 quartz
     
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    madman21 Beer is good

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    add two more.
     
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    maverick4925 Rust, Rust and more Rust

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    yeah that's the same problem i had. I opened up the valve cover and replaced every single valve stem seal. it works like a charm. but i still lose oil cause the valve cover gaslet and the oil pan gasket has a new leak.

    but before you open it up, pressure wash the top end and bottom end of the engine, drive it for a week then look to see where the oil is leaking.
     
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