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11-22-2009
I hope this is the right section. I have an Implala w/the 3.8 engine. I have to add a quart of oil every 3k miles. There are no puddles under the car and I had it on a lift last week and it is bone dry. So I assume it is burning it, but I am fairly sure every 3K is not normal.
Is there somewhere else I should be looking?
11-22-2009
could be a valve cover gaket... mine had a bad leak with no puddle, leaked onto exhaust manifold and burned off.
Originally Posted by SuperSport
11-22-2009
if it was still under warranty, and you took it to the dealership complaining about this, they would tell you nothing is wrong, and that a quart every 3000 miles is perfectly acceptable.
when i first got my grand prix it was using about a quart every oil change. i switched oils to valvoline maxlife and it hasnt used a drop since
ALOT of GM engines lose oil, and alot of them lose a hell of alot more then yours is losing
11-22-2009
Well, like Jake indicated. A quart every 3K isn’t alarming, but it would concern me as well.
My advice to you is change to a “high mileage” oil, they have extra seal conditioners and minimize burn off.
11-22-2009
Check your coolant to see if it has oil in it.
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