Recent content by MikeyG

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    Oil above fill line

    I checked the oil level on my '95 4.3 L after the shop changed the oil and it was right at "add". I added 10 ounces of oil, rechecked the oil and now it shows well above the "full" mark (about an inch). I can't see how adding 10 ounces of oil would do that. Will it hurt the engine?
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    Live & learn - Seized 4.3L Merc after dieseling

    Thought I'd share this for the masses. My '95 Stingray with a 4.3 L V-6 was dieseling real bad and I got the bright idea to throw it into gear to stall it. Bad move. It sucked water into 3 of 6 cylinders and promptly seized the motor. The first mechanic pulled the plugs and tried to turn the...
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