rob_nordberg

Hey,

i looked but saw nothing about this, so sorry if i missed a post about the same thing. So, A few months ago i noticed that i was burning oil really bad, like oil light came on after 1k miles, btw the car has 110k on it. I was seriously almost out of oil. I told my mechanic the problem, so he put in heavier oil with an extra oil treatment to stop the burning. Turns out after about 900 miles i'm burning through the thicker treated oil.

Is there any way to fix this? Or is this car just no good?

Dc4LsTeG

iTrader: (7)

Do a compression and leak down test. Most likely you'll need a rebuild or new engine

Former User

How do you know whether you are burning or leaking oil, or both?

DA_integra_93

from past experience it may be bad valve seals and or blown rings

rob_nordberg

When i went to my mechanic with the problem he said that he could see blue smoke from the tail pipe. But he did say there was some slight leaking but he said mainly it was burning. This mechanic has been a family friend for a while so i'm pretty sure he is telling the truth. Also, no puddles in my driveway.

furious94ls

Do a compression and leak down test. To burn that much in that short a period you should be billowing smoke as you are driving.