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Re: Oil Consumption Questions
The 3.5 does actually consume/burn some oil as part of NORMAL operation. The cylinder walls of the 3.5 are more porous than most engines, the same is true of the Northstar engines, the reason is to allow more oil to "stick" on the walls longer provide better lubrication needed for higher revving engines, some oil gets burned in the process.
I still have yet to tear into those valve cover gaskets, the parts are sitting on the shelf, but ive been waiting for better weather as I have to work outside, I believe that will at least stop some of the loss in my application.
I also know that carbon_02 (or something like that) had some issues with his balance shaft gaskets leaking some oil.
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2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue 3.5 DOHC V6
Mods: Fenderwell Intake, High-Flow cat, U-bend delete, 12-inch front rotors, GMPP handling kit, 20% tint, Pioneer front and rear speakers, Eclipse HU, cleared corners
1986 Jeep Cherokee 2.8 V6
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