Lost most of my oil
#21
If you have the mechanical know-how, or know someone who does, remove the PCV from the picture. Cap the IM port, cap the PVC, and run a large vent tube out the front through the breather, ran directly under the car about 4 inches off the ground behind the oil pan. It cured 99 percent of my oil consumption in my first AP1, 02' with 145k miles. I've done it to both of my current S' and unless you have a state inspection that checks that kind of shit you aren't hurting anything. No more oil in the manifold, costs less than ten dollars...
And I drained the left over oil and put fresh it her.
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#22
squeeze the pcv valve hose with a pair of pliers when the engine is running at idle, and see if you can hear the pcv valve click as you squeeze and release the hose a few times. If the pcv valve is more than 2 years old it could likely used cleaning or replacement.
Consider Amsoil 10w30 oil, it has the lowest volatility burn off rate of any oil out there, less burn-off is less consumption. I also had really low consumption with Castrol Edge Titanium 10w30 this driving season, less than other oils I've run in the past.
Consider Amsoil 10w30 oil, it has the lowest volatility burn off rate of any oil out there, less burn-off is less consumption. I also had really low consumption with Castrol Edge Titanium 10w30 this driving season, less than other oils I've run in the past.
#23
Check both sides of the dipstick too, every time you check. Not sure if someone has said this already or not.
But yes, the S is known as a terrible car for determining oil level by the dipstick. It can be accurate, of course, but it's just a pain and not very forgiving unless you do it exactly the right way.
But yes, the S is known as a terrible car for determining oil level by the dipstick. It can be accurate, of course, but it's just a pain and not very forgiving unless you do it exactly the right way.
#24
These cars consume ALOT of oil. I've had my 02 for about 7 years now, bought it with 30k miles. Has about 75k on it now. Daily driving, it consumes about a Quart of oil a month or so. Thats just normal driving... getting on it every now and then. compression is 220 across the board, 5% leakdown. Its just part of life. Been running synthetic pennzoil and mobile 1 since day 1, same results. Just switched to regular pennzoil last week to see what happens. From what I can tell, im not seeing any puffs of smoke behind me anymore when I get on it.... crossing my fingers.
#25
I hate when people say " these cars consume a lot of oil"...no, no they don't...some of them do, most of the ones with healthy motors that have the maintenance kept up do not...my 01 AP1 doesn't burn any oil...im also at 109k miles as well
#27
I'd say, like any other engine, it has a lot to do with the break-in period. Piston rings have to be seated correctly under low load and low RPM. I understand that no head plate was used to bore the cylinders, and that may have some to do with it, but with the oil usage varying from owner to owner, it tells me that some people break them in correctly, most don't. Break-in oil should be changed in 40-50 miles on a brand new engine, any make, any model. Most people don't know this. Regardless of those who say that's unnecessary, in reality it's crucial due to the amount of sheared metal and shavings floating around in the sump at that point from initial reciprocation. My .02...
And if you don't want to worry about checking the PCV all the time, get rid of it like I stated. It's guaranteed not to seal 100% in either position and still leaves you with an oily manifold and small amounts of ingested oil. The only way to know there's no oil making it from the VC to the ignition (power) stroke is to get rid of the thing completely.. It's completely useless other than cleaning up emissions for Al Gore and his fools...
And if you don't want to worry about checking the PCV all the time, get rid of it like I stated. It's guaranteed not to seal 100% in either position and still leaves you with an oily manifold and small amounts of ingested oil. The only way to know there's no oil making it from the VC to the ignition (power) stroke is to get rid of the thing completely.. It's completely useless other than cleaning up emissions for Al Gore and his fools...
#29
Originally Posted by AZS2KDancer
I may be ignorant, but would an oil catch can set up help keep the PCV valve cleaner?
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