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Old 01-15-2007, 11:54 AM
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Oil Burning

Engine is getting some miles on it and is burning a little oil lately I noticed. Any suggestions on an additive or other patch? Thanks
 
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Old 01-15-2007, 12:04 PM
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How many miles on the motor?
How much oil does it burn?
What weight oil are you using?
 
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Old 01-15-2007, 05:46 PM
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enigine has about 88k. burns about a quart ea 2k miles. i use 10-30 weight oil. thanks.
 
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Old 01-15-2007, 06:51 PM
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At 88k, are you sure you're burning, and not dripping?
 
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Old 01-15-2007, 09:21 PM
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already checked that. no drips or leaks.
 
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Old 01-15-2007, 10:29 PM
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Wow. 1 qt in 2000 miles does seem a bit high.
BUT, some have similar oil consumption rates on much newer engines and seem to never have any problem, other than just having to add oil.

If you are sure it is not leaking, I'd do nothing.
No miracle in a can is going to "fix" anything.

I can't remember the specifics, but I seem to remember reading that a clogged PCV valve can cause higher than normal oil consumption. Might want to check that.
Absent something along those lines, and assuming you are buring the oil due to rings, or valve guides, I'd just keep driving and add oil as needed.
 
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