2000 Chevy Prizm burning excessive oil

Tiny
TIREDCAROWNER
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  • 2000 CHEVROLET PRIZM
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 157,215 MILES
Hi, for several months now, my car is burning/using up lot of engine oil. I tried adding some treatment from auto stores which claim to reduce consumption. Lately I am using over 75000 mile engine oil. If I use it long (4 or 5 times), would it help. Should I be wasting money by using this expensive oil? I dont see any benefit now. I had used two quarts already and also used RISLINE compression repair with ring seal. Has not seen any benefit so far.

Do you have any recommendations how to correct it. I need to add 1 quart every 100 mile to keep the level. It runs smoothly, so don't feel like replacing it.

Please help.
Saturday, February 7th, 2009 AT 10:54 AM

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Tiny
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Check for leaks first, front and rear main seals, valve cover gasket etc.

If you find a leak, fix it. If high oil consumption continues, perform a compression/leak down test, to see if it is an internal piston ring/valve seal/guide problem.
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Sunday, February 8th, 2009 AT 9:01 AM

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