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1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Repair Question


Topics covered: Cylinder head, Engine, Gas.
Mileage: 172,000 miles.

Asked on September 13, 2012

My car is burning oil like crazy and getting HORRIBLE gas miliage

My Eclipse is giving me problems it is burning through 2 quarts in a week it has a leak on the valve cover gasket that I am fixing soon but from what I know that would not be causing this much problems. I can not even drive 100 miles without it going past half... it is really irritating being that I am broke as a skunk. If someone could give me any suggestions I will be really grateful. Also I changed the spark plugs and wires not even a week ago hoping that would help..
Avatar Asked by jessicabrady

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Replied on September 14, 2012

check to see if your pcv valve is working or plugged if it's plugged unplug hte hose and get a new valve. you may have a ring or valve seal problem as well or the return holes to engine are blocked and keeping oil in the cylinder head and burning.

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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