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My 2000 lpt wagon (102k miles) had headgasket issues about 5 years ago that were solved by new headbolts & proper torque specs. However, lately the leak in the front right corner has intensified, plus now there's oil near the serp belt and all along the rear of the block as well. No drips on the floor, no smoke from the tailpipe, engine still runs smooth. PCV #6 done 4 years ago.
In 4k miles it loses about 2.5/3 qts. So, I'm losing about one quart every 1200 miles. Is it unreasonable to just keep adding oil as needed? What about the build-up of oil on the engine (or does it just mostly get burned off).
I'm not too excited about replacing the headgasket. I'm not even positive that's the problem, though it seems likely. I'm handy enough, but this would be Extreme DIY. I'm not sure the car is worth the amount needed to have it repaired at a shop, only because the body rust is accelerating fast. Kills me to say that since it's been the best car I've driven.
Any guidance on this appreciated. I have read a lot of the posts on oil loss, but I couldn't tell if there was some point at which one really had to make the call to replace it. Thanks.
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Posts in this Thread:
- how much oil loss is too much? headgasket issues, Mike Keller , Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:05:39 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: how much oil loss is too much? headgasket issues, B Lin, Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:08:08
- Re: how much oil loss is too much? headgasket issues, Mysaab, Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:52:50
- I'm in the same boat..., Saabinhappy, Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:54:55
- Re: how much oil loss is too much? headgasket issues, SWEDECAR , Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:19:35
- Re: how much oil loss is too much? headgasket issues, aka oldsaab, Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:33:01
- Re: how much oil loss is too much? headgasket issues, Mike Keller , Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:37:13
- + 1 to Anders, time for a newer car!, jimmy, Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:39:44
- Re: + 1 to Anders, time for a newer car!, jeff02 , Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:39:12
- Re: + 1 to Anders, time for a newer car!, Mike Keller , Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:38:38
- rust, James, Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:01:52
- Re: rust, jeff02 , Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:04:55
- Re: rust, James, Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:01:36
- Back Rust Fix, jeff02 , Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:47:53
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