Starting to burn oil... how long till it blows?

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Jun 18, 2004 | 11:37 AM

MiKeAhOwSkI

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Starting to burn oil... how long till it blows?

Just wondering how long my d16z6 on 6 psi will last since it is starting to puff some blue smoke out the tailpipe. Am I looking at weeks, a month... days?

Jun 18, 2004 | 12:10 PM

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Re: Starting to burn oil... how long till it blows? (MiKeAhOwSkI)

keep checking ur oil level and fill it up if u need to. dont hit boost too often and FIX THE PROBLEM ASAP.

Jun 18, 2004 | 12:30 PM

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Re: Starting to burn oil... how long till it blows? (98B00STED)

i learned the hard way today...DO NOT BOOST WITH BAD RINGS!!!
blew my motor this morning.

Jun 18, 2004 | 12:39 PM

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Re: Starting to burn oil... how long till it blows? (spark plugs.)

Mines been burning oil for about 13000 HARD miles. first at 6psi, then 8, and now 10.5. I just tuned it a little rich because the oil knocks the octane down a little and i really like how the blue smoke mixes with the black...