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Old March 11th 05, 06:51 AM
Chris
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Default 93 SL-1 oil burning help

I have a 93 SL-1 with about 150k miles that burns about a quart of oil for
each tank of gas. Other than that the car runs great. Is there anything that
can be done to minimize oil usage short of a rebuild? I've been told that
additives only make things worse. What about a heavier oil?

Thanks,
Chris


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Old March 11th 05, 03:23 PM
Rick Murphy
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Chris wrote:
> I have a 93 SL-1 with about 150k miles that burns about a quart of oil for
> each tank of gas. Other than that the car runs great. Is there anything that
> can be done to minimize oil usage short of a rebuild? I've been told that
> additives only make things worse. What about a heavier oil?


The typical SOHC oil burner happens because the rings get coked up.
A soak with GM Top Engine Cleaner or Marvel Mystery Oil often helps
these cases. Google for "Saturn MMO Soak" or "GM Top Engine Cleaner" for
directions. TEC is available from your GM dealer and is reported to be
more effective than MMO; MMO is more widely available.
-Rick
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