| Subject: | using oil |
| Question: |
I have a '97 eclipse spyder, 5 speed, 120,000 miles, that is using oil, 1 quart per 400 miles. No leaks and no smoke... we changed the valve seals and the pcv valve with no luck. Any suggestions? |
| Answer: | Anna, Going through 1 qt every 400 miles is a significant amount of oil. If you are positive it is not seeping out and not burning off, its possible it seeping into the cooling system and contaminating your coolant. I would recommend having a mechanic do a leak-down test on your engine to see if there other engine seals that are leaking. They can also add a dye to the crankcase to help detect where the oil is going. Good luck! |