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burning oil

HA · 2007-06-08 19:38:16

i think my polo is burning oil no i'm sure it is only topped it up 6 weeks ago and had to refill it today does this mean i have a cracked piston ring help needed

08-06-2007 7:38pm

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HA

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i think my polo is burning oil no i'm sure it is only topped it up 6 weeks ago and had to refill it today does this mean i have a cracked piston ring help needed

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#2 08-06-2007 8:11pm

JMSE

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using a lot of oil could be a few different things, any leaks? otherwise you're loosing it thru worn rings, valve seals, check breathers

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#3 08-06-2007 8:45pm

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try an oil additive, see if situation improves.

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