Engine burning too much oil

2003 CADILLAC SEVILLE
67,873 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • AUTOMATIC
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ARCH MIKE
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I have a problem with my car burning too much oil. I just recently gave it an oil change , changed all the coils and put new spark plugs. I passed a smog and it runs pretty decent. But it still burning too much oil. I did this tune up about a week and a half ago if that. And already i had to add another 2 quarts. What could be the reason? Please help.
Apr 29, 2020 at 2:24 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Do you have any external leaks? Is there any puddles on the ground?

If there is, you need to have the leaks identified and repaired.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-is-leaking-oil

If there are no leaks, then most likely you are burning the oil in the cylinders from worn piston rings.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-engine-piston-rings

Roy
Apr 29, 2020 at 5:05 AM
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Do you have blue smoke coming from the exhaust? You may have a broken piston ring This guide can help confirm.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/blue-smoke-from-engines-exhaust

Please let us know what you find.

Apr 29, 2020 at 10:42 AM
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