I've got a Toyota Corollo 1.3 1991, which I've had for about a month.
The car's great, but it consumes way more oil than what's normal. I've checked it for leakage – no oil on the ground.
I admit I know next to nothing about car's, but I sure do know one thing: repairs are expensive.
So, before turning my car in to a garage, I'm asking you guys: What could be wrong?
2006-08-29 19:52:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You have had it for a month.
How many miles have you driven in this month?
Have you driven the car hard?
How much is "Too much oil?
Some one said a quart every 1000 miles is usual. If the car is running OK and not leaking or blowing white smoke. A quart of oil every 1000 miles is cheap . Don't spend money on it.
Some things to check.
1) A leaking or bad PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve or leaking vacuum line to the PCV can cause extra oil consumption.
Check the air cleaner or crankcase breather, look for oil stains.
2) Watch closely when you first start your car in the morning after sitting all night, does it puff 'white smoke for a few seconds then clear up?
If the answer is yes, it is leaky valve stems and seals, also not a major problem. (Drive it, don't spend money on this problem.)
3) If it blows 'white' smoke continuously while you are driving you have worn oil rings and will need to have it repaired soon, this is an expensive fix. if it is smoking all the time, try adding some Marvel Mystery oil, or Bardol, viscosity improver to the oil and see if the smoke subsides.
Again , if it is driving and running OK , don't fix anything.
My $0.02
Yours: Grumpy
2006-08-29 22:21:29 · answer #1 · answered by Grumpy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
extreme oil intake (in case you do not have a leak) is generally right down to worn pistons or piston rings. unfavorable valve seats (i.e. no longer sealing suitable) may additionally make contributions. verify the backside of the oil filler cap. If there's a creamy white emulsion then you definately've a head gasket problem.
2016-10-01 02:04:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your burning it is your exhaust blowing out a bit more smoke than normal. Needs an engine overhaul, Ask for a couple of estimates from different garages
2006-08-29 19:59:17 · answer #3 · answered by col 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, the auto industry standard is to add (1) quart of oil for every 1000 miles. Are you adding more than that?
2006-08-29 20:06:32 · answer #4 · answered by a 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is not leaking, it is BURNING oil... check your exhaust.. is there any white smoke coming out? or is the oil leaking onto the block and burning off? do you smell it? do you see white smoke coming from the engine block?
Could be a bad seal.. like O-rings. could be a bad PCV (pressure control valve)
bottom line... no puddles, no leak = burning oil...
and burning oil usually means a bad oil seal.
2006-08-29 19:59:15 · answer #5 · answered by dj_kulture 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the old car may need a tune up because when cars havent had a tune ups they can burn more oil than normal
2006-08-29 22:27:25 · answer #6 · answered by cityhillsong 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does it look like it smokes allot if so it mite have bad rings take your finger and wipe the inside of the tale pipe if you get oil on your finger have fun
2006-08-29 20:00:49 · answer #7 · answered by grey_wolf54486 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your enigine, it might need a total overhaul being a 15 years old car....and the oil seal and gasket, is it damage or leak?
any black smoke from the car?
2006-08-29 19:59:31 · answer #8 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it needs a set of rings at the least,or a rebuild.
2006-08-29 21:46:03 · answer #9 · answered by frank m 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋