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Airforce1
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Apr 3, 2011, 4:11 PM

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Ok im not a car person so if you could make things a little simpler that would be great... So i recently bought a 93 Mercury Grand Marquis with a 159k Miles on it for $600. Only problem thats wrong with it is its burning a little bit of oil. I want this boy to run for at least another 4 years IF possible. Besides a major tune up, not beating on it, and general care what else do you guys suggest i should do / replace?

Thanks in advance fellasSmile


Hammer Time
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Apr 3, 2011, 4:31 PM

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That's a bit of a conflicting statement there. You bought a car with 160K on it that burns oil and you want it to last 4 more years. You should have bought one that didn't burn oil and had lower mileage. Those 2 things can't be changed. You can try to baby it but you already have 2 strike against you.



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Airforce1
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Apr 3, 2011, 5:31 PM

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Ok Well what do you think i should do to maximize its life? Its a first car bro weather its a good or bad buy i love the thing already.


Hammer Time
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Apr 3, 2011, 5:35 PM

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Just change the oil at regular intervals and add some STP or equivalent with the oil to slow down the burning.



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Airforce1
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Apr 3, 2011, 5:38 PM

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Whats stp???


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Apr 3, 2011, 5:41 PM

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Airforce1
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Apr 3, 2011, 5:44 PM

Post #7 of 8 (2165 views)
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Lol thanks! Btw what about parts like cold air intakes and that stuff???? Im sorry if im just pissing you off.


Timthecarguy719
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Apr 3, 2011, 8:05 PM

Post #8 of 8 (2153 views)
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If you want it to last a long time don't do any mods.
Maybe just a K&N factory style air filter.






 
 
 






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