Burning oil
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Burning oil
I have had to put in 2 quarts of oil in the past month. It seems like it is burning oil alot lately.It has 122k on her, but I do not see any leaks or that it burns smoke. I have noticed a lack of power...any suggestions?
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Originally Posted by SSEBONNE4EVA
ditto on the Compression check, also your PCV could be stuck open, or not sealed with an o-ring properly.
3800'* that are maintained usually don't burn oil.
3800'* that are maintained usually don't burn oil.
My 91, My freinds 91 Park Ave, Brads 94 SSE don't burn a drop...
My 95.... well it likes to have 3/4 to 1 Quart per 3000 miles.... Been like this for the 9.5 years I have owned it, I have tried may different oils and got the same result.. A lot of 95'* with the L36 I have seen use oil... Might have had something to do with it being in the first year of production...
Burning 2 Qurats that fast would make me do a Compression test tho, and as stated check the PCV valve...
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Is it BURNING oil, or LOSING oil? If it'* "burning" 2 qt/mo I'd think it would be smoking like 1967 hippie. You ought to be able to see blue smoke coming out the tailpipe. You ought to at least be able to smell it. If it is smoking, does it smoke more when you step on the gas (indicative of bad rings), or when you're decelerating (characteristic of worn valve guides/seals)?
Either way, I think you need to determine whether your losing or burning oil before you go too much further.
Either way, I think you need to determine whether your losing or burning oil before you go too much further.
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Originally Posted by willwren
Smoking on startup would be another indicator of valve guid seals. But not at 2 qts a month.
Take a look underneath and look for any wetness. This much has to be going somewhere
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Originally Posted by willwren
...Smoking on startup would be another indicator of valve guid seals...
If you're burning 2 qts/mo there wouldn't be a mosquito for miles around your house.
