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Old 12-16-2009, 11:49 PM   #5
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Re: 2001 Sl2 1.9 DOHC Burning Oil

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Originally Posted by daslieben View Post
I understand that these engines are notorious for burning a lot of oil does anyone know the common cause? I have no leaks, the plugs look fine, runs fine, and its been burning oil for a few years. Maybe a couple of quarts between changes. Has anyone had any success with lucas/stp treatments etc...or are they a waste of time??
A couple of quarts? Thats pretty bad.

Try a Marvel Mystery Oil soak. I have posted a how to for this as a thread. Its not a total fix, but it does sometimes loosen up the oil control rings.
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