My car didn't pass CA's snap test (blows bluish/grey smoke when punched). I took the car to the local STAR repair shop because i qualified for the repair assistance progream. He is telling me its the o-rings which are causing it to burn oil (i only go through 1-2 quarts between oil change) He is saying i have to retire the car and the engine is toast. However, the car runs really well, except for this issue.
Any suggestions would be helpful!!
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he means oil rings. In order to replace oil rings you are talking about overhauling the entire engine. If you want to try some home remedies ( may or may not work), you can try full synthetic oil (they say it doesn't smoke). Also clean and/or replace pcv and breather system. Also a thorough fuel injection system service to clean existing oil deposits in intake or exhaust. Maybe a can of Restore in the crankcase. Now that said that is a lot to just pass a snap test especially if it doesn't work. NONE of these will fix your oil consumption problem if your rings are bad.
Hope this was helpful
Marvel Mystery Oil-- add 1 quart , then drive the hell out of it for 500 miles make it WORK under load - as much as possible! do an oil change , add a quart (in place of a quart of conventional oil) and drive again No loss if it doesn't work!
