Bought this 2002 with 96k miles on it two years ago.
Ran 3 bottles of Techron through it just because.
Ran a few oz of Gumout in the crankcase.
Ran a bottle of Rislone for a 5k OCI.
Replaced PCV valve at about 100k.
Car has 123k miles now. Runs smooth, no engine noise.
No leaks, bottom is completely clean and no smell of burning oil.
No smoking exhaust at any time that I've noticed.
Burning about a half quart every 2000 miles.
Same results with Maxlife blend 5W20, Magnatec 0W20, M1 0W20 HM and M1 5W20 HM.
Suggestions?
Try 5W30? Piston soak?
Judging from the carfax I think this car sat for perhaps years before getting back on the road.
Ran 3 bottles of Techron through it just because.
Ran a few oz of Gumout in the crankcase.
Ran a bottle of Rislone for a 5k OCI.
Replaced PCV valve at about 100k.
Car has 123k miles now. Runs smooth, no engine noise.
No leaks, bottom is completely clean and no smell of burning oil.
No smoking exhaust at any time that I've noticed.
Burning about a half quart every 2000 miles.
Same results with Maxlife blend 5W20, Magnatec 0W20, M1 0W20 HM and M1 5W20 HM.
Suggestions?
Try 5W30? Piston soak?
Judging from the carfax I think this car sat for perhaps years before getting back on the road.