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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 09:41 AM
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Is there any advantage and /or disadvantage to use Tuffoil oil additive on a "93 LT-1 with 112K miles on it?
Also, I've been searching for the fuel button for my Drivers Information Center and have had no luck. I've contacted most parts sources I could think of to no avail. I've heard their is a dedicated Corvette junkyard somewhere wher I may find it. Any advice where I could find one?
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 10:10 AM
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I'm not familiar with that additive so I can't help there. Unless you have some issues with the motor, I would just continue to run the recommended Mobil-1 in 10W-30 grade. Mobil-1 also has a version for high-mileage motors. If your using oil between changes, you might try that oil to see if it helps.

FWIW, I'm not a real fan of additives as today's oils are good enough to use without them.

For dash parts, you might try Contemporary Corvette. 1-800-367-8388 or their website www.contemporarycorvette.com
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 11:22 AM
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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No additives for me
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 12:24 PM
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Call Contemporary 1-800-367-8388

note that most of the fuel buttons are missing on the cars in the yard, I know this from first hand experience.
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 12:34 PM
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If you cant get it thru Contemporary, try http://www.michigancorvette.com/

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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Fundo
Is there any advantage and /or disadvantage to use Tuffoil oil additive on a "93 LT-1 with 112K miles on it?
Also, I've been searching for the fuel button for my Drivers Information Center and have had no luck. I've contacted most parts sources I could think of to no avail. I've heard their is a dedicated Corvette junkyard somewhere wher I may find it. Any advice where I could find one?
What color fuel button ??
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 02:46 AM
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steven.morgan4@worldnet.att.net-For fuel buttons
Another good salvage yard guy.Steve owns the yard and the name of the yard is Redneck Parts...He goes to most shows and has ALWAYS come through for me when I'm needing an odd ball part.


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Originally Posted by rick lambert
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