[EC31]

I was just wondering if anyone know reasons why engine is burning about 2qrts. of oil every 3,000 miles. There's no oil leaks, figured I get some ideas before taking car in for inspection. Hope it's not too expensive to repair. Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[dough916]

piston rings or valve seals most the time could also be pcv valve or a leak in the intake to head gasket in the lifter valley. (i am assuming you are asking about a sbc or something like one)

 

[Foompla]

Originally posted by dough916@Aug 4 2003, 08:39 AM
piston rings or valve seals most the time could also be pcv valve or a leak in the intake to head gasket in the lifter valley. (i am assuming you are asking about a sbc or something like one)

i have a q. if it were piston rings, would there be a loss of compression?

 

[dough916]

ya, if its rings you will lose power------------------mostly under load. it will also smoke more under load than normal driving conditions. if its valve seals the smoke will happen right after start up then go away.

 

[Cali4Lyf]

Not a cure.........

But I've noticed if you use a good quality brand oil like CASTROL in a 20/50 weight it might slow down the oil consumption.

I have a 350 that shows the oil seal symptoms mentioned by DOUGH916, but mine still has plenty of balls.