2000 Chevrolet Other Repair Question
Topics covered: Valve stem, Blue smoke, Compression.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on January 11, 2009
2000 Other Chevrolet Models oil level
Engine Performance problem
2000 Other Chevrolet Models 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 145000 miles
2000 chev prizm loses oil @1 quart per week. No signs of leakage or burning. I do drive @125 miles per day to and from work. Any ideas of what could be happening?
2000 Other Chevrolet Models 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 145000 miles
2000 chev prizm loses oil @1 quart per week. No signs of leakage or burning. I do drive @125 miles per day to and from work. Any ideas of what could be happening?
Asked by jmd8upAnswer
Replied on February 3, 2009
Wow, 125 miles!
If there are no apparent leaks, then it is burning it, you may not be able to see it.
Have a compression test performed to test rings, otherwise could be valve stem seals need to be replaced.
Do you notice any blue smoke on initial startup in morning for a few seconds? This would indicate valve stem seals.
