Problem with my 2002 Olds Aurora
Mileage = 105,000
Engine size = 3.5L
question = Firstly I would love to make a donation but right now things are
so bad I can hardly afford to keep a roof over my head. I would appreciate
help with a small problem. A 2002 Aurora, 3.5L using oil. Maybe over 2 qts.
a month or less. No signs of burning it. No leaks at all. Black soot at exhaust
tips. Plugs are black. Runs great, nice car except for this problem. Any
thoughts??
Mileage = 105,000
Engine size = 3.5L
question = Firstly I would love to make a donation but right now things are
so bad I can hardly afford to keep a roof over my head. I would appreciate
help with a small problem. A 2002 Aurora, 3.5L using oil. Maybe over 2 qts.
a month or less. No signs of burning it. No leaks at all. Black soot at exhaust
tips. Plugs are black. Runs great, nice car except for this problem. Any
thoughts??
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KK:
These engine do burn some oil, but this sounds excessive, unless you are
putting on 3,000 miles per month.
If the plugs are black and soot on the tailpipe, then it is burning oil. Simple
thing to change the PCV valve first. Another common cause is the "Oil
distribution manifold"This sits below the intake manifold in the engine valley.
They leak internally and externally. When externally, you dont usually see oil
under the car. It stays in the valley.
These engine do burn some oil, but this sounds excessive, unless you are
putting on 3,000 miles per month.
If the plugs are black and soot on the tailpipe, then it is burning oil. Simple
thing to change the PCV valve first. Another common cause is the "Oil
distribution manifold"This sits below the intake manifold in the engine valley.
They leak internally and externally. When externally, you dont usually see oil
under the car. It stays in the valley.
