oil burn?
So i went out for start up yesterday and the oil level light came on then went away, go out and check and its at the add 1 qt mark. I have put quite a few miles on since the last change, so is this normal?
Joined: May 2006
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From: Sheboygan Wisconsin






1 quart per oil change is about right on a high mileage car. Check around the valve covers to see if there'* any seeping. This is a common place to loose oil. Also, look under the car. Peek at the bolts holding the oil pan on. The pan gasket also starts to leak over time.
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From: Purgatory, Pennsylvania

Makes me think you need a new PCV valve. Oil usage can increase if pressure builds inside the crankcase. When you pull the oil cap off with the engine running, is there a smoky vapor coming out the hole readily?
Thats what I thought too but a bit bigger problem now, I put 1 qt of castrol high milage synthetic blend in and also a can of 6cyl engine restore, I was driving around and noticed my pressure dropped badly, not moving much past 40lb, could my sending unit have gotten gummed up from the engine restore or did i add too much to the engine?




