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Old 06-04-2004, 11:18 PM
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Default my car burns oil alot :(

what can i do to find out what is causing this could it be valve seals, or would a clogged pcv valve cause this. it still runs great just burns oil. so i don't think it could be the rings . well any help would be appreciated.
Old 06-05-2004, 04:11 PM
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I feel your pain, mine does too. It could be a number of things including valve seals, rings, maybe even a headgasket. The only way that you can be sure is if you get a leakdown test and a compression test.

BTW, my car runs great too, but don't rule out the rings. Your oil rings may be finished, but the compression rings may still be good, that's why your car would be running well.

I'm getting a leakdown test this week and I'll get changed whatever is causing the problem. It'll set me back about $900CDN if it's the rings (worst case scenario), but I tell myself that I've already spent so much to swap the engine in myself, why not get this done and get some peace of mind and not worry what my oil level is all the time.

Good luck w/ your engine.
Old 06-05-2004, 04:53 PM
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if its the rings i think it costs alot from what some of the shops told me. i was told like 3k for labor and everything if i can't find a good price near 1k i'm just buying an R
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$3k!!!! Holy sh*t! Are you serious? It's a 10 hour job. How much do they charge per hour? I was told it was going to cost me $500CDN labour + parts.
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