Reasons Why Oil Would Get Used Up
10-04-2010, 01:55 PM
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Reasons Why Oil Would Get Used Up
Recently my car has been eating up about a quart of oil every 1500 - 2000 miles. I figured this is normal, but what are some reasons that the oil is used up during this time.
I'm not dripping oil either so that doesn't concern me. Actually the loss of oil doesn't bother me either, but I'm just curious to hear some reasons.
I have read that it could be valve or some engine setting in general like corvettes have something set in the engine and oil gets burned up.
Is it just an old car thing?
I'm not dripping oil either so that doesn't concern me. Actually the loss of oil doesn't bother me either, but I'm just curious to hear some reasons.
I have read that it could be valve or some engine setting in general like corvettes have something set in the engine and oil gets burned up.
Is it just an old car thing?
10-04-2010, 07:51 PM
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Your car is consuming it through the PCV system. I bet if you were to remove your intake manifold you would see it coated inside with engine oil. I would clean the PCV lines and do a good hit of AMSOIL Engine Flush, then change the oil. You will also need to do a top engine cleaning to remove all the excess oil in your intake manifold. AMSOIL Power foam is perfect for that.
AMSOIL Engine Flush
AMSOIL Power Foam
another tip for you:
Switch to Mobil 1 high mileage synthetic. It's superior to the new API SM formulation, as it's the old SL version. It has much better additive protection than your current fill.
AMSOIL Engine Flush
AMSOIL Power Foam
another tip for you:
Switch to Mobil 1 high mileage synthetic. It's superior to the new API SM formulation, as it's the old SL version. It has much better additive protection than your current fill.
Last edited by Unleashedbeast; 10-08-2010 at 09:06 AM.
10-04-2010, 10:58 PM
#6
oil filter completely full?( & in bypass mode)
dirty oil doesn't seal the rings as well, that can make it use oil too,
do a flush like beast suggested, and change oil and filter and report back here with results.
dirty oil doesn't seal the rings as well, that can make it use oil too,
do a flush like beast suggested, and change oil and filter and report back here with results.
10-06-2010, 06:28 AM
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Your car is consuming it through the PCV system. I bet if you were to remove your intake manifold you would see it coated inside with engine oil. I would replace the PCV valve and do a good hit of AMSOIL Engine Flush, then change the oil. You will also need to do a top engine cleaning to remove all the excess oil in your intake manifold. AMSOIL Power foam is perfect for that.
AMSOIL Engine Flush
AMSOIL Power Foam
another tip for you:
Switch to Mobil 1 high mileage synthetic. It's superior to the new API SM formulation, as it's the old SL version. It has much better additive protection than your current fill.
AMSOIL Engine Flush
AMSOIL Power Foam
another tip for you:
Switch to Mobil 1 high mileage synthetic. It's superior to the new API SM formulation, as it's the old SL version. It has much better additive protection than your current fill.
10-06-2010, 06:17 PM
#9
Originally Posted by Via Amsoil.com
Directions for Use
Engine: Add 16 oz. bottle of AMSOIL Engine and Transmission Flush to engine oil fill port. Idle the engine for 10-15 minutes, then immediately drain the oil. Ensure enough time for the system to completely
drain. Remove and replace the engine oil filter. Refill engine with new engine oil in the viscosity grade recommended by the manufacturer.
Engine: Add 16 oz. bottle of AMSOIL Engine and Transmission Flush to engine oil fill port. Idle the engine for 10-15 minutes, then immediately drain the oil. Ensure enough time for the system to completely
drain. Remove and replace the engine oil filter. Refill engine with new engine oil in the viscosity grade recommended by the manufacturer.
10-06-2010, 06:32 PM
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Thanks Shady!
Also, I recommend using the Power Foam BEFORE the engine flush, if you chose to do that as well. I'm confident, with the miles on your car, and not running an oil separator, you have a LOT of oil/carbon buildup in your intake manifold and on the intake valves.
Also, I recommend using the Power Foam BEFORE the engine flush, if you chose to do that as well. I'm confident, with the miles on your car, and not running an oil separator, you have a LOT of oil/carbon buildup in your intake manifold and on the intake valves.