Jtdemler
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- Dec 16, 2021
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Niles,
Michigan
Haven't found a thread specifically addressing my issue so if anyone could help me I would greatly appreciate it.
Ever since I got the car it's burned a slight bit of oil, big deal I thought with 160k miles, I figured it was fairly normal and always topped it off, was never an issue.
(Never burns while driving or at least isn't noticable or "smell able" and uses maybe a quart every 500-1k miles)
Doesn't seem like it's gotten any worse until earlier today when I was in a drive thru slightly tilted forward and it was just pouring smoke out of the exhaust like WAYY more than I've ever seen. Never done it before and the oil wasn't over full or anything. Keep in mind she's mint, has zero issues other than an oil leak on the rear of the engine. No check engine lights and it runs like an absolute champ other than the stated issues.
Replaced PCV few months back didn't change anything. Did the valve cover gasket and the top of the engine looked decent. Also no change.
So I'm completely stumped as to why it's doing this. Also I should note on a cold start there's a slight knock for maybe 30 seconds then it completely goes away. Always thought it was tolerance til it slightly warms and expands and then is fine.
Again if anyone can help me I'd appreciate it, maybe running thicker oil? Some additive? Or if she's just worn to shit and only has so long to live?
Or anything to get the most out of it while I save for another one, couldn't imagine not having an eclipse I love them too much.
Thanks for any help in advance.
Added a pic of the top with the cover off, if it helps any.
I realize I've posted about this before but have a bit more info now since I know a little more.
Ever since I got the car it's burned a slight bit of oil, big deal I thought with 160k miles, I figured it was fairly normal and always topped it off, was never an issue.
(Never burns while driving or at least isn't noticable or "smell able" and uses maybe a quart every 500-1k miles)
Doesn't seem like it's gotten any worse until earlier today when I was in a drive thru slightly tilted forward and it was just pouring smoke out of the exhaust like WAYY more than I've ever seen. Never done it before and the oil wasn't over full or anything. Keep in mind she's mint, has zero issues other than an oil leak on the rear of the engine. No check engine lights and it runs like an absolute champ other than the stated issues.
Replaced PCV few months back didn't change anything. Did the valve cover gasket and the top of the engine looked decent. Also no change.
So I'm completely stumped as to why it's doing this. Also I should note on a cold start there's a slight knock for maybe 30 seconds then it completely goes away. Always thought it was tolerance til it slightly warms and expands and then is fine.
Again if anyone can help me I'd appreciate it, maybe running thicker oil? Some additive? Or if she's just worn to shit and only has so long to live?
Or anything to get the most out of it while I save for another one, couldn't imagine not having an eclipse I love them too much.
Thanks for any help in advance.
Added a pic of the top with the cover off, if it helps any.
I realize I've posted about this before but have a bit more info now since I know a little more.
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