Sailor77 Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 does anyone use a qt of oil between oil changes? At 3000-3200 miles I am a qt low all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patgizz Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 mine was down 1/2 qt@ 3000 miles, i dunno where it went. it doesnt leak, doesnt smoke, and myspark plugs all say the rings and valve seals are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian89gp Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 Its normal to burn some, especially in this motor. Mine is also about 1/2 quart every 5k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokesGTP Posted January 14, 2003 Report Share Posted January 14, 2003 I have a 94' GTP and I use about a quart every 700 miles or so because of the goddamn o-ring. I have never seen any evidence of burning oil though, if any it is very little if the engine is in good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse5302 Posted January 14, 2003 Report Share Posted January 14, 2003 My DOHC used to burn oil at startup in the morning. Not a lot, but you could see a little puff of blue smoke as I took off. It was usually down a 1/4-1/2 quart at the oil change. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgeraldd1 Posted January 22, 2003 Report Share Posted January 22, 2003 IS THAT DAMN O-RING, BET YOU THAT'S YOU PROBLEM. CHECK IT OUT. :!: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor77 Posted January 23, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 no leaks here. o-ring good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse5302 Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 My o-ring wasn't leaking either. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS91Z34 Posted March 8, 2003 Report Share Posted March 8, 2003 if its your o-ring there is an easy way to fix it without taking the heads off on the 3.4L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse5302 Posted March 8, 2003 Report Share Posted March 8, 2003 Sure is. I don't remember the size exactly, but it's the same size and thickness of the battery cap o-ring of a large Maglite flashlight (maybe a little thicker wouldn't hurt). Remove the clamp that holds the pump drive unit down, lift it up a little, clean everything out with brake clean, and stretch the o-ring over the oil drive and underneath. The tighten down the clamp. It will never leak again. Well, at least not for a long while. This repair has worked for many customers of mine, and I've never had anyone comeback with it leaking again. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS91Z34 Posted March 8, 2003 Report Share Posted March 8, 2003 Eclipse5302 knows what I'm talking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse5302 Posted March 9, 2003 Report Share Posted March 9, 2003 Right on, brother. That's one of the best repair tips for the 3.4's ever! Dealers charge $500-$600 to change that seal, because they pull the head. Suck... Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maellius Posted March 10, 2003 Report Share Posted March 10, 2003 My 95 Cutlass has 151,000 and has consumed 1 qt of oil every 3,000 miles since I purchased it when it had 34,000. Never noticed any smoke or any leaks that I could not identify. Suppose its just the nature of the beast. But if anyone does know why, please post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctx46 Posted March 10, 2003 Report Share Posted March 10, 2003 in a tsb I read @ work it said abnormal oil consumption is about 1.3 qt per 1000 miles..... I will print it out and post it...... it said something about replacing the front and rear valve covers to reduce oil consumption if everything elce checks out good..... these motors just "use" oil like gas I guess... im normally dead nuts @ 2500miles on my 95 GTP..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccrplayrgtp Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 Yeah im down about a quart every 2K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonz34 Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 I lifted mine up and put high heat gasket maker underneath it and let it dry while I continued working on other things. Clamped it down the next day and no more leaks. I still consume 1 quart every 5000 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS91Z34 Posted March 22, 2003 Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 The gasket material only works for so long though be careful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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