burning oil
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burning oil
I just bought my car and it burns alot of oil. It only burns like the first 2 seconds I start it, but it is a pretty big cloud. Is this bad? Is it husrting anything? Thanks
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Car: 2002 TT Corvette
Engine: 5.7L
Transmission: T56
o-rings are part of the valve seals...well part of the valve train. piston rings are what u dont wanna do... u might as well replace the motor... i learned that after dumping thousands into the mighty 305...now a .060 over 305 whatever that is
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Car: GTO
Engine: GM 350HO, 4.6 Overhead cam, 413 Wed
Know what you're dealing with.
Get or borrow a compression tester and do a leak-down test. If you hear air escaping through the intake, breathers, or exhaust it's the rings. Otherwise, it's very common for a high milage chevy to blow smoke after sitting. The valve seals get worn and oil leaks into the combustion chamber. When you crank it--volia--smoke. If you don't use much oil between checks live with it. Otherwise, you could always have your heads rebuilt or replaced. Which is not a bad idea on a high milage motor anyway.
For the ultimate bolt-on power upgrade go with Vortec or SR Torquer heads.
For the ultimate bolt-on power upgrade go with Vortec or SR Torquer heads.
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