OIL BURN

Tiny
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Once you fill the recommended engine oil, and a distance of 500 to 600 kilometers, you check the dipstick the oil level is at the low level.
No oil leak around the engine.
Friday, September 23rd, 2016 AT 4:04 AM

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Tiny
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Have it checked for bad valve seals or a head gasket.
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Friday, September 23rd, 2016 AT 6:04 AM
Tiny
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Valve seals / head gasket are okay.
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Friday, September 23rd, 2016 AT 6:13 AM
Tiny
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Then have it checked for a blocked PCV system. Are you sure oil level Is being filled up correctly?
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Friday, September 23rd, 2016 AT 6:31 AM
Tiny
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You would not believe it, it never came to mind. Will do that over the weekend. Thanks.
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Friday, September 23rd, 2016 AT 7:31 AM
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Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken
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Sunday, September 25th, 2016 AT 9:34 PM

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