2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Exhaust, Blue smoke.
Mileage: 49,000 miles.
Mileage: 49,000 miles.
Asked on July 24, 2011
- oil issues
My 2008 PT Cruiser had a oil change (synthetic) 4,200 miles ago and does not have a drop of oil. The mechanic said the synthetic oil should be changed at 5,000 miles. The engine light turned on, it has low idle, low power, it sputters and exhaust is making weird noises. What kind of damage can be expected?
I was reading about several complaints due to PT Cruisers burning oil...is this true?
I was reading about several complaints due to PT Cruisers burning oil...is this true?
Asked by dg1973Answer
Replied on July 24, 2011
If they burned oil you'd see blue smoke from the exhaust. Start by looking for external leaks. Years ago the common teaching was synthetic oil was "cohesive to itself", meaning if there was a leak, the leaking oil would suck more out behind it until the engine was empty.
One test is to add a small bottle of dye to the oil, then drive it long enough for the level to go down. Search with a black light. The dye will show up as a bright yellow stain that you follow to the source of the leak. Also check the tail pipe.