oil consumption

2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA
114,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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WINCHESTER
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2004 Impala in between oil changes(3000 mi.)it goes through 1.5 qts. of oil some times more when I drive it (wifes car) I've not noticed any smoke out exh. and dry down under. Haven't pulled a plug yet.Antifreeze is clean.
Dec 30, 2010 at 4:49 PM
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ERNEST CLARK
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That's not a lot of oil to consume in 3000 miles when dealing with a high mileage motor. And very slow oil consumption doesn't always blow smoke out of the tail pipe. I wouldn't worry about it. Cars age just like people and there's only so much you can do. If it begins burning a quart a week, then consider a rebuild/replacement.
Feb 20, 2011 at 2:28 PM