1998 Toyota Corolla Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Smoke, Compression.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on September 7, 2008
Engine oil burning
Engine Mechanical problem
1998 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 154000 miles
1998 Corolla has 154,000 miles and runs good. Lately it's been burning around 1 quart of oil every other week. Driving around 200 miles during the week. No visibile signs of an oil leak from the engine or below the car (no oil spots). No smoke from muffler when running. Any other ideas?
1998 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 154000 miles
1998 Corolla has 154,000 miles and runs good. Lately it's been burning around 1 quart of oil every other week. Driving around 200 miles during the week. No visibile signs of an oil leak from the engine or below the car (no oil spots). No smoke from muffler when running. Any other ideas?
Asked by Mr. TylerAnswer
Replied on September 8, 2008
It doesn't have to be a visable cloud of smoke to burn oil. If it is not leaking, it is burning it.
I would have a compression test performed, see if you have bad ring(s).
Check the plugs for an ash color, which would indicate oil burning.
