Hi. I am new to my 2000 SE. It has 135k miles on it and is using oil at a rate if a quart every 2,000 miles. It doesn't puddle in the drive when it's parked. Any ideas on what seal/gasket that might be failing?
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03-03-2012
Hi. I am new to my 2000 SE. It has 135k miles on it and is using oil at a rate if a quart every 2,000 miles. It doesn't puddle in the drive when it's parked. Any ideas on what seal/gasket that might be failing?
03-03-2012
So if it leaks no oil on the ground, its burning it.
It could be going past the valve seals and getting burned up, could be getting past the rings and getting burned up. Could be a possible bad pcv causing excessive oil consumtion
03-04-2012
you should also check the underneath of your car for any oil deposits or anything of that nature. maybe you are leaking oil from a hose and its blowing back from the wind while you are driving. just a thought.
03-04-2012
1 quart in 2000 miles is not bad at all. Find something else to worry about. Add a quart and change it at 3000 or 4000 miles.
03-04-2012
Your lower intake manifold gasket is most likely leaking. It's not much fun to work on but can be done in a weekend to someone that hasn't done it before.
03-04-2012
Thanks everyone. U should have mentioned there is oil residue all over the bottom end like its leaking from the top. It's hard to pin-point.
I know it's not much to worry about an I change the oil every 4k but it bugs me nonetheless. I will follow up on all your ideas. Thanks again!
03-04-2012
Typo.... That was "I" should have mentioned the residue. :/
03-04-2012
change it at 3k.
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