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| Author: | d1501983CKP33 [ Tue Jun 23, 2020 4:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Using a lot of oil |
My slant is using a lot of oil. 99k miles on the clock and owned since new 1983. What would you suggest I tackle first? |
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| Author: | bcschief [ Tue Jun 23, 2020 4:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Using a lot of oil |
Compression and a leakdown test to determine the condition of the engine also inspect for oil leaks. |
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| Author: | Charrlie_S [ Tue Jun 23, 2020 5:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Using a lot of oil |
What is a lot of oil? 1qt in 1,000 miles, 1 qt in 500 miles? Do you see oil on the outside of the engine? Do you see smoke? When? Where? Need more info. Compression test is a good start. Also service PCV system. Then go from there. |
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| Author: | volaredon [ Tue Jun 23, 2020 12:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Using a lot of oil |
My guess/bet would be that he needs to replace the valve guide seals to kill the oil consumption, maybe a couple of gaskets along the way too. That can all be done in the chassis without pulling the head. |
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| Author: | d1501983CKP33 [ Wed Jun 24, 2020 3:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Using a lot of oil |
Thank you for your time in this matter! |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Wed Jun 24, 2020 3:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Using a lot of oil |
How much oil? |
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| Author: | GregCon [ Wed Jun 24, 2020 5:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Using a lot of oil |
My engine uses 5 quarts of oil every 3,000 miles, plus a filter. |
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| Author: | nitro_rat [ Wed Jun 24, 2020 10:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Using a lot of oil |
99k is getting close to timing chain time... |
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| Author: | volaredon [ Wed Jun 24, 2020 11:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Using a lot of oil |
Timing chain has nothing to do with burning oil |
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