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Old 09-13-2012, 05:13 PM   #307
pituala
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Originally Posted by RossGA View Post
If it were me, I would drive it *sparingly* with a running misfire problem until it gets fixed; assuming you plan on keeping it beyond 50-60K. High compression motors and misfires create a toxic mix for the oil. The effects of which may not show up for a few years, but in an all aluminum motor....they will most likely show up if there has been any lubrication impacts..... If you must drive it daily, I would routinely check the oil to see if it smells strongly of raw fuel. If so, change it or get it changed.

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