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Oil consuption or burning

Tiny
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I have got a 1991 chevy astro van. 196 thousand miles. a 4.3 liter. i have a problem with oil burning. I have looked and found no leaks. when my oil pressure guage is very low i add 2qrts of oil and im find for a week. please im lost here.


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Tuesday, February 6th, 2007 AT 9:34 PM

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Tiny
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The problem is more than likely the rings around the pistons are worn out causing oil to enter the combustion chamber, which then will burn the oil up. The only fix for that is an engine overhaul, or replace the motor. Hope the info helps and good luck
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Wednesday, February 7th, 2007 AT 6:15 PM

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