1994 Chevy Suburban oil burning

1994 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
177,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DOUG_KX
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I have a 94 suburban it burns about a quart of oil every 1000 miles or so.I know I need to change some gaskets but dont know what ones.
Jun 16, 2008 at 8:38 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Since you say burns and not leaks the problem is internal. Valve seals&worn guides for sure,the oil is sucked past the valve on intake and burned in cylinder often time unnoticed. Do you get a little puff of blue/gray on start up,this is guides.
And then there is the rings but here I would expect more oil consumption and you telling me your fogging while driving.
The saying goes around the shop if a Chevy don't burn oil there is something wrong with it.
Hope this helps
Jun 16, 2008 at 8:54 AM