2.2 Ecotec Recommended Oil For Consumption Issue
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My Scion eats around that much. I have actually heard that, based on my issue.... which may not be yours.... that a thicker oil will make eating worse under certain circumstances.
Maybe a little... don't expect any miracles.
You may have partially plugged drain holes in the oil ring piston grooves. It might be worth a shot to pull the plugs and pour a 50/50 mix of Berryman B-12 and SeaFoam (about 4-6oz) into each plug hole and let sit for 24-48 hours.
It won't hurt - and might actually work a miracle.
If it doesn't.... your engine is just worn.
You may have partially plugged drain holes in the oil ring piston grooves. It might be worth a shot to pull the plugs and pour a 50/50 mix of Berryman B-12 and SeaFoam (about 4-6oz) into each plug hole and let sit for 24-48 hours.
It won't hurt - and might actually work a miracle.
If it doesn't.... your engine is just worn.
Also consider.... It still could get cold in Tennessee this time of year. Granted it looks to be rather warm for the next 2 wks according to forecast models. If you get a major cold front and temps drive down into the single digits for low temperatures... A 20w may not be the best in that circumstance.
Try checking/fixing the PCV. Consider trying Maxlife 5w30 or maybe 10w40.
Try checking/fixing the PCV. Consider trying Maxlife 5w30 or maybe 10w40.
I've tried Barryman B-12 with no results and any time Seafoam is used it won't restart unless a small amount of gasoline is added to the cylinders. Here lately it sounds like it's making a knocking noise on start up. Engine runs great besides consumption and terrible fuel economy.
Using Rotella T or T6? I, like most all turbo car guys, ran T6 in my turbo car and it almost completely stopped my consumption issues.
Could give T6 a try. Probably worth a shot at this rate.
Justin,
Simply switching to a different oil will not solve the problem. Common issue with these L61 engines are a clogged PCV orifice, and rings suffering from excessive coking.
Without piston-out disassembly, your best shot is Kreen. Order (1) 1qt. can ($16), and we'll go from there. http://www.kanolabs.com/engCle.html
Can you remove the intake manifold?
Simply switching to a different oil will not solve the problem. Common issue with these L61 engines are a clogged PCV orifice, and rings suffering from excessive coking.
Without piston-out disassembly, your best shot is Kreen. Order (1) 1qt. can ($16), and we'll go from there. http://www.kanolabs.com/engCle.html
Can you remove the intake manifold?
I can't remove it because the last time it was at the dealership they did some unauthorized repairs and since I haven't been able to remove it. And I've had the pistons out and there doesn't seem to be any excessive coking. I pulled the head and oil pan to unbolt them from the crankshaft and pulled them from the top.
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they did some unauthorized repairs and since I haven't been able to remove it.
What did they do? Why can't you remove it? If the built-in PCV orifice isn't flowing as intended, you're going to go through oil quickly.
they did some unauthorized repairs and since I haven't been able to remove it.
What did they do? Why can't you remove it? If the built-in PCV orifice isn't flowing as intended, you're going to go through oil quickly.
I think your engine is just worn out. It needs a priest, not an oil change.
If the car is in good enough shape otherwise, I would pick up another engine, re-ring & re-gasket it as cheaply as possible, & swap engines. I did this on 2 beaters years ago when cash was tighter-an '80 LeBaron wagon with a 225 straight six, & a '90 Honda Civic wagon (although I was able to re-ring it in the car, & had a buddy resurface the head & do a valve job on it). If the rest of the car is junk, might be time to send it to U Pull & Pay or the crusher...
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