2006-12-08 15:56:56 · 10 answers · asked by john_e 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
this is typical of a saturn car. Every satunr that I work on uses about a quart of oil every 1500 miles. Just keep it full and you should be fine.
2006-12-09 12:13:12 · answer #1 · answered by rwings8215 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you can't see anything, it's probably a rear main seal. The part is cheap, but labor is very high. If the oil consumption is less that 1 quart every 100 miles or so, just buy a case of oil and keep adding it until you are done with the car, then sell it with the leak and let the new buyer know about the oil consumption.
I'm a master mechanic of 35 years--that is the best solution, especially for a young person, who will probably use up the car one way or another in less that 2 years anyway. Don't make the mistake of putting thousands of dollars into an old car. It is NOT money well spent.
2006-12-08 16:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by Dorothy and Toto 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look underneath the car. See if the engine is greasy underneath. If so, it might be the oil pan gasket that's shot.
How often does it require refilling? If it's like a quart every 500 or 1000 miles, you're not at the point of seeing blue smoke yet. That's pretty normal for a car that age (assuming it has a lot of miles). Just run the car and keep refilling, unless you want to pay for an engine overhaul that will cost more than the car's worth.
You could try some of the Engine Restorer stuff. The guys on CarTalk recommended it for loosening piston rings, which was surprising because I thought that stuff was just another parts store gimmick.
Lastly, you might want to switch over to a high-mileage oil. For all you know, the valve seats (or whatever they call the sealing mechanism for valves) could be worn. High mileage oil might recondition them.
2006-12-08 16:09:38 · answer #3 · answered by eric_seeger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Park it someplace where there is no oil on the ground... or place some fresh paper under the engine. Start the car and let it run about 10 minutes or more... then check for oil. If you see no oil coming down side of engine, yet there's oil on the paper, it could be the oil pan gasket. It may also just use oil.
If the oil is sludge filled, it could also be headpan gasket. Some vehicles.. like a 95.5 Passport use oil and that's all there is to it... you may have one too.
2006-12-08 16:07:04 · answer #4 · answered by The::Mega 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like lucylue said, it could be leaking inside the timing cover. That happened to my car. Expensive fix. They have to replace the timing belt as part of the repair due to the breakdown exposure to oil can cause. There is a number of other possibilities as well. Take it to a mechanic and get an estimate after they find out what's wrong. You may just be better off just getting another car (Saturns aren't that great anyway).
2006-12-08 16:09:25 · answer #5 · answered by Big Cheese 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and i have seen a few Saturn's do this,,they burn it through the head ,and it don't make a noticeable smoke ,,but it will use a lot if the head gets bad on it,it will occasionally smoke ,but you wont notice it that much,,but that's where its going on it,,i have done a few of those this year,,especially if they get over a hundred thousand miles on them,,its just being a typical Saturn,,if you have the head re-done it will stop this from happening .but that's about the only cure for it,,and make sure they check the head and make sure its true before they install it,,keep a look on the ground for any leaks also ,a small leak can add up on one,,but have a good mechanic check it out for you ,,,good luck i hope this help,s,,,have a good x-mas.,,PS ,also check the pcv valve on it,,and make sure its not lulling any up through it,,good luck.
2006-12-08 16:05:23 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First examine your oil. If there's no oil in it examine your engine block for cracks or holes. you've probably blown your engine. do not stress the vehicle for this can in elementary words make it worse. in the journey that your vehicle nonetheless has oil in it it can not be blown so replace the oil and examine it for small chunks of metal. and actually have it towed to a restoration save because no matter in the journey that your engine isn't blown this is going to likely be in case you stress it like this.
2016-11-30 08:30:28 · answer #7 · answered by gnegy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gasket
2006-12-08 15:59:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how often dose she have to put oil in cause itcould be leaking inside the timming cover
2006-12-08 15:59:54 · answer #9 · answered by lucylue52005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check to see if it is going to the radiator
2006-12-08 15:58:46 · answer #10 · answered by Rama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋