Problem with my Windstar

[aleekat]

Originally Posted by cathylaclear

yes it is burning oil.

How much oil in how many miles?

[harleyguy]

Don't get me wrong I'm not saying don't replace the plugs or they aren't a problem. I good quality plug is always best. I have seen many times plugs get buildup from burning oil.

[scubacat]

Originally Posted by harleyguy

Don't get me wrong I'm not saying don't replace the plugs or they aren't a problem. I good quality plug is always best. I have seen many times plugs get buildup from burning oil.

Absolutely. If he's burning more than a quart every 1000 miles, he's likely got some internal engine damage. Spark plugs obviously have nothing to do with burning oil. I have a feeling that there is a bigger issue here, as well, but I always start with the basics anyway. Perhaps the engine, with proper ignition, will run more smoothly and burn a little less oil in the future to where he'll be fine.

[harleyguy]

Originally Posted by scubacat

Absolutely. If he's burning more than a quart every 1000 miles, he's likely got some internal engine damage. Spark plugs obviously have nothing to do with burning oil. I have a feeling that there is a bigger issue here, as well, but I always start with the basics anyway. Perhaps the engine, with proper ignition, will run more smoothly and burn a little less oil in the future to where he'll be fine.

If the plugs do help the running problem you could try adding lucas oil additive it seemed to help oil burning on a few of my old beaters.

[12Ounce]

I'm currently using Mobil1 0w-40 in our old Winny. Changing at a 5k - 6k mile frequency. I know this is not the recommended viscosity ... and I'm not recommending it for others, just kinda experimenting. If I drive super hard and fast on trips, I will have to add over a quart ... but often get by adding less than a quart per oil change period. Next oil change will be at 441K miles.

[cathylaclear]

Originally Posted by aleekat

How much oil in how many miles?

Not sure I haven't really measured the miles.

[cathylaclear]

Originally Posted by harleyguy

Don't get me wrong I'm not saying don't replace the plugs or they aren't a problem. I good quality plug is always best. I have seen many times plugs get buildup from burning oil.

I'm wondering if that is the problem is build up

[cathylaclear]

Originally Posted by harleyguy

If the plugs do help the running problem you could try adding lucas oil additive it seemed to help oil burning on a few of my old beaters.

I will check into that.

[cathylaclear]

Originally Posted by scubacat

Absolutely. If he's burning more than a quart every 1000 miles, he's likely got some internal engine damage. Spark plugs obviously have nothing to do with burning oil. I have a feeling that there is a bigger issue here, as well, but I always start with the basics anyway. Perhaps the engine, with proper ignition, will run more smoothly and burn a little less oil in the future to where he'll be fine.

What kind of bigger issue could it be?

[harleyguy]

How many miles do you have on it

[cathylaclear]

Originally Posted by harleyguy

How many miles do you have on it

I believe over 170,000 I would have to check to be exact.

[manofgod1223]

The spark plugs must be Motorcraft double patiums plugs I had the same issues