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Awesome suggestions all. More data - the air pressure at the oil filler is ~positive~ pressure, and a significant amount. I would be surprised if a flat rock would stay on it, let alone a dollar bill. Question - is there a way to figure out what redline is in my car if I don't have a tach and I...

PS - accumulated mileage - I bought it at 62k last year, have 90k on it now (I put alot of miles on a vehicle, hence the purchase of this car). I suspect the previous owner knew about the oil problem (as much as he changed the oil, he should have noticed), probably why he sold the car. Since I...

The person who owned this car before me was downright fastidious regarding scheduled oil changes. Gave me his log w/ oil changes every 3-4k. Nothing mechanically wrong with the car, gets about 32-35MPG. (auto transmission with no overdrive) Starts first key turn, even in very low temps. One...

After considerable research, I am convinced that I have the notorious Chevy/Toyota oil control ring problem. Oil consumption is about a quart every 1000 miles, worse if alot of highway driving. Replacing the rings appears to fix the problem, but is expensive if the parts are even available. I...