1999 Dodge Dakota burns oil

1999 DODGE DAKOTA
149,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TMILLER632
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My 99 Dodge Dakota burns oil What could be causing this and can I fix it for not alot of money
Aug 30, 2010 at 7:33 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Hi tmiller632, welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

To determine what's causing it to burn oil-Get an engine compression check both wet and dry tests to include a cylinder leakdown test-this will determine if its cylinder wear, rings, valves/guides/seals
Aug 30, 2010 at 8:01 PM
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