it is a 4 door.
2006-11-22 11:22:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
either it is leaking oil OR as I am thinking with the age of the car it is burning the oil in the cylinders. This is due to worn piston rings, the real cure it a rebuild, however you can add additives to slow it down, but in the long run you'll need to have it rebuilt.
2006-11-22 13:18:01 · answer #1 · answered by Lester R 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your engine is most likely worn out enough to start causing trouble, but there may be a simple solution. How many miles are on the engine? That's important. Especially if the maintenance has not been good. Where is the oil going? I'm going to figure it's not all going on the ground or you'd have a big mess in your driveway. If the oil is going out the exhaust, eventually your catalytic converter will become plugged, if it isn't already, creating more problems. The car is old, but if you really want to keep it, have someone check out the engine and decide if it might be just a problem with the cylinder head, or to go ahead and rebuild the whole engine. You could also buy a rebuilt engine and just do an engine swap. It all depends on what shape your engine is in, how much money you'll spend, and how bad you want to keep the car. It is a 1988 Chevy Nova. I could be wrong, but I doubt this car will ever become a classic or a collector's item.
2006-11-22 19:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by Nc Jay 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
there is only so many places the oil can go...if it's not showing a leak on the ground...then it's most likely that it's going out the exhaust. Seems like you'd notice this though...where as you may not be paying attention to what is under the car. One thing that can leak real bad and you will think it's something major is the oil pressure sending unit. This is located at the back of the engine on top behind the distributor. Check this out as it may be leaking oil and it will run down the transmission and blow back...thus not showing the leak where you would expect it. It's simple...just start the car and look at this item and it will show if it is leaking right away. The good news is...if this is what the problem is...this is an inexpensive part and very easy to replace.
Hope this helps.
2006-11-22 19:31:04 · answer #3 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Since this is a Toyota re-badged as a Chevy, it has potential. If the body and interior are good, and you either don't want or can't afford a new/newer car, I would fix the problem and drive this little gem for 10 more years or more.
As Dodge man says, it may by an easy fix. Check it out.
2006-11-22 23:28:32 · answer #4 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
James G, you were right when you cited "your own dumb self" as a source of information. That car DOES have electronics on it, GM was one of the first carmakers to have ECM's on their vehicles. My '86 El Camino has a diagnostic connector on it. But anyway, I would imagine your car has bad piston rings if it's going through a lot of oil. Engine rebuild or replacement is required.
2006-11-22 22:12:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and this means it has a bad head on it,i had one a month ago that used oil like it was water but after replacing the head on it the oil consumption seemed to go away ,,so id say you need a new head or a good rebuilt one put on it,,and it could have been run hot also and it may have weakened the tension on the rings some,but id try running a compression check on it first,,this tells a lot about one,,good luck,i hope this help,s.
2006-11-22 20:06:51 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
if your car is not smoking, showing up in your water supply. check the oil sending unit located beside the distributor. it could be leaking under pressure while driving. if this does'nt solve your problem remove two of the four doors.
2006-11-23 08:12:08 · answer #7 · answered by DASH 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its time to sell it. Bad piston rings or bad valve seals. Either way your looking at a lot of money in the future.
2006-11-22 19:29:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
could be your oil pan gasket is going bad
did u try oil stop leak? if u want to sell it let me no
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2006-11-22 21:24:52 · answer #9 · answered by davedebo198305 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ummm.. its an 88... that cars older then my grandma.. try upgrading to a new car that has something we in the business call, electronics. blown piston rings or a crack in the head could result.. Find out where the oil is going (radiator, transmission, exhaust,) and then ask again.. so people CAN ANSWER YOU
2006-11-22 19:25:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋