Burning Oil
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Hi :
Is it normal to be burning off a quart of oil evey 2000 miles? The car has 130,000 on it.
There is no leaking of oil whatsoever, but the air from the vents smells like burnt air.
Gm
Is it normal to be burning off a quart of oil evey 2000 miles? The car has 130,000 on it.
There is no leaking of oil whatsoever, but the air from the vents smells like burnt air.
Gm
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Re: Burning Oil
Originally Posted by gramps_car
Hi :
Is it normal to be burning off a quart of oil evey 2000 miles? The car has 130,000 on it.
There is no leaking of oil whatsoever, but the air from the vents smells like burnt air.
Gm
Is it normal to be burning off a quart of oil evey 2000 miles? The car has 130,000 on it.
There is no leaking of oil whatsoever, but the air from the vents smells like burnt air.
Gm
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I'm with Ol'timer on this one. If you smell it in the vents it'* tyipcally a leak somewhere on the motor and the valve covers are about the most common place.
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1990 Bonneville SSE
I am ont sure if there is a burning smell . But all I know is that I have to add a quart every 1800 miles. There is no oil on the ground .
Can't seem to figure out where the oil went, just assuming that it is burning off in the engine.
mc
Can't seem to figure out where the oil went, just assuming that it is burning off in the engine.
mc
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Re: 1990 Bonneville SSE
Originally Posted by gramps_car
I am ont sure if there is a burning smell . But all I know is that I have to add a quart every 1800 miles. There is no oil on the ground .
Can't seem to figure out where the oil went, just assuming that it is burning off in the engine.
mc
Can't seem to figure out where the oil went, just assuming that it is burning off in the engine.
mc
Just follow the directions on the can. DON'T use a pressure washer on the engine.
This should temporarily get rid of your "Burning Oil" smell until you find The Leak.
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A common cause of oil consumption is a stuck PCV valve or poor maintainence.
If you have'nt already done so, replace the pcv. If the valve seals were going you would see a puff of smoke when you start the car.
Also you didn't mention what type/weight oil your using.
If you have'nt already done so, replace the pcv. If the valve seals were going you would see a puff of smoke when you start the car.
Also you didn't mention what type/weight oil your using.
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Thanks everyone for your knowledgable response. I am using 5w30 oil and had already changed the spark plugs. The plugs did'nt have oil on it and the car had passed an emission
test no problem.
But I would have to agree with you guys that the oil is being burnt in the engine. Adding about 2 quarts between oil changes. But the car still has lot of power.
Thanks again for your help
test no problem.
But I would have to agree with you guys that the oil is being burnt in the engine. Adding about 2 quarts between oil changes. But the car still has lot of power.
Thanks again for your help
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