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RutDogg -> For People Who Have Experienced Head/Valve Problems (2/4/2007 10:12:45 PM)

Of those of you that have experienced head/valve problems, How many of you were consistently using synthetic oil?  What was the mileage on your H3 at the time these issues manifested?

  
Dennis -> RE: For People Who Have Experienced Head/Valve Problems (2/4/2007 10:16:17 PM)

And at what intervals did you change oil?...Good Question Dogg..I was wondering the same thing.

RutDogg -> RE: For People Who Have Experienced Head/Valve Problems (2/4/2007 10:27:49 PM)

Me too Dennis.  I use Mobil 1 synthetic every 3k miles. My H3 is not my primary transportation it's more of a rec/trip vehicle for me, so it doesn't have a lot of miles on it.  I'm concerned that the warranty will run out and then the head/valve issue will start.  You know that Murphy and his laws are a SOB![>:]

Dennis -> RE: For People Who Have Experienced Head/Valve Problems (2/4/2007 10:37:15 PM)

That's exactly what I'm thinking..I have 10,000 miles and changed oil at 1000 miles, then at 5000 miles and at 10,000 miles (Castrol Syntec)..I guess you and I are thinking the same thing..will synthetic oil save us from the valve issue? I've always said..I hope if I have the problem, that it rears it's ugly head sooner and not later.

LawWyfe -> RE: For People Who Have Experienced Head/Valve Problems (2/4/2007 10:56:52 PM)

Synthetic oil here which it of course came with. Head/valve replacement at 6,000 miles, (which dashes your theory perhaps) - oil had not yet been changed since the dealer had told me it wasn't necessary until at least 12,000.  I requested that it be changed while it was there for the repairs and it was supposedly (yet they did not reset the oil life button like I requested they do.) After reading the posts on synthetic oil and changes, I will change much more often than what the manual recs.

Mr_Fulano -> RE: For People Who Have Experienced Head/Valve Problems (2/5/2007 12:01:10 AM)

The head went bad at less than 5000 miles. The oil was the same that came with the car from factory, so I assume it was synthetic. However, I use synthetic oil on my Benz and I used to use it on the H2, and never had a problem. IMHO, the head went back because it was a bad head. If it had to do with the oil, you'd see cars all over America needing head jobs. Of course, that's just opinion...

FDT

Dennis -> RE: For People Who Have Experienced Head/Valve Problems (2/5/2007 12:11:28 AM)

Hey Lefty..[:D][:D][:D]

No, the car comes from the factory with petrol based oil....But I'm sure you're right though, that oil ain't gonna matter what kind it is, when it comes to the head crapping out..

LawWyfe -> RE: For People Who Have Experienced Head/Valve Problems (2/5/2007 8:09:23 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Dennis

Hey Lefty..[:D][:D][:D]

No, the car comes from the factory with petrol based oil....But I'm sure you're right though, that oil ain't gonna matter what kind it is, when it comes to the head crapping out..


Denny, I was told when I purchased mine that it had/came with synthetic oil...(It had 5 miles on it and was brand spankin new off the production line according to the date)...so what's the deal there?  Also I was of the impression that once syn oil was used, one had (should) to continue to use it unless it was cleaned out/prepared/or whatever ya do - to start using regular oil? Do enlighten my "female non-mechanic mind" here please [8|]

Dennis -> RE: For People Who Have Experienced Head/Valve Problems (2/5/2007 8:32:02 AM)

I'm Sorry Sarah...whoever told you that it was factory oiled with Synthetic was blowing smoke up your skirt....It is a petrol-based.

But true on the one part, that once you start using Synthetic you should stay with it.

LawWyfe -> RE: For People Who Have Experienced Head/Valve Problems (2/5/2007 8:53:58 AM)

Ohhhh Denny, not to be a PITA, but I'm still perplexed here. If it comes with petrol based oil, why do they tell a person that they can go 12K miles before oil change and what about the "oil life remaining" report from OnStar?  If this is not accurate info, it really chaps my hide that I could have potentially gone wayyy too long without doing an oil change on what I thought was syn oil but was really petrol.  Fortunately, I have always been one who was faithful about regular oil changes and I felt very uneasy about waiting the 12K which is WHY I instructed them to change it at the 6K mile mark while it was in for the repair.  Then I find you guys here and see that many of you DO change much sooner even with the syn oil. Of course I will continue with the syn oil and more frequent changes as I understand the debris & yuck in the oil concept.

FordEscort -> RE: For People Who Have Experienced Head/Valve Problems (2/5/2007 10:01:50 AM)

2006 H3 needs head replacement.  9,400 miles.  I was told I was on long list for the head replacement.  It's on national backorder.   I drive it real slow never step on gas hard.  Was told to get my oil changed at 12,000 miles.  Had 12 miles on it when I bought it.  Can I get 100,000 miles warranty instead of the 50k or whtevr I have?  What else can GM give me on top of more warranty?  Does the car come with synthetic oil from factory or what?  I was told it did. 

LawWyfe -> RE: For People Who Have Experienced Head/Valve Problems (2/5/2007 10:14:10 AM)

OK, I am laughing here...you drive a Hummer and have a Ford Escort avatar? [:D] (sorry lol)  Sorry about your luck! It sucks to be told about this I know. Read the thread at the top of the page for warranty contact info and contact them and request (insist) on an extended warranty (I found the key to be FIRM, but not nasty about it - you know the old adage of you can catch more flies with honey)..don't forget to also vote in the head replacement poll at the top also please.

FordEscort -> RE: For People Who Have Experienced Head/Valve Problems (2/5/2007 10:25:41 AM)

Whats wrong with my escort.  Lots of people tell me they love it.  Its still a great car.  I use mobile 1 in it for long time now amd never had the head replaced.  I read the thread at top of page.  Just curious what is the most anyone has got out of GM other than more warranty?  Ill read it again.  Thanks.  peace

boomer -> RE: For People Who Have Experienced Head/Valve Problems (2/5/2007 10:43:37 AM)

i thought the problem was in the casting of the head , so would it matter one way or the other

LawWyfe -> RE: For People Who Have Experienced Head/Valve Problems (2/5/2007 10:44:22 AM)

Awwwww I was jus teasin ya Ford, it just struck me funny... no disrespect intended....it's probably soon a collectors item [:D]

  

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