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11-06-2008, 09:52 PM
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Look it's magic...oil loss but no source
I did a total engine rebuild several months ago; the engine runs smoothe and strong. I had an initial oil leak around the oil pan, so I just replaced it. I thought that was the source of my oil leak, but it wasn't. I'm losing about 1 quart per week (less than 200 miles), and there isn't anything under the car or on the ground. I do have a little puff of white-blue smoke when I start it up in the mornings or if the car sits for awhile at idle. Thus, I'm thinking it might be the valve stem seals. But, my question is, "Would leaky valve stem seals cause me to lose this much oil?" Thanks in advance.
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11-07-2008, 05:29 AM
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Re: Look it's magic...oil loss but no source
I should have clarified, it is a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo 3.2L 4x2.
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11-12-2008, 02:56 PM
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Re: Look it's magic...oil loss but no source
Does anybody have any thoughts here?
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11-12-2008, 03:47 PM
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Re: Look it's magic...oil loss but no source
Before my old engine threw a rod (2002 3.2L RWD) due to an unrelated problem, I was loosing about 2 quarts per 1000 miles. I switched to 10W40 and that cut down the lose substantially.
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11-12-2008, 06:32 PM
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Re: Look it's magic...oil loss but no source
I'm getting ready to switch up to Rotella 5W40 dino. Thanks for the input.
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