losing oil into thin air...

[FMExplorer]

I go through about 1 quart of oil every 2500 miles or so. Granted, I change the oil every 3k, but I am not sure where this oil is going. Plugs are clean, no smoke of any kind from the exhaust. Any ideas? Oh yeah - nothing on the ground either<G>

Jon M

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Jon McLeod
'93 XLT
K&N Drop-In
Modified Airbox
Kenwood Audio w/ 6-disc changer
31x10.50 Dunlop Mud Rovers
Rancho RS5000's

Next project: visit http://www.jonmcleod.com for more info!

 

[Ira]

Jon,

Your problem is probably a leaking intake manifold gasket. If you pull your #5 spark plug out and check it, I would say you would find a considerable amount of carbon build-up on it. This is generally where the intake gasket leaks and it is drawn into that cylinder. If you think about it, you may even notice that you have also had a slow coolant leak. That is another clue that goes along with it. You can check out this link and it will give you more detail. I know it says it is about pinging, but that is where the solution is found. Dead Link Removed

Good luck.

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Ira
91 XLT 4x4

You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.

 

[FMExplorer]

Ira,
Thanks for the link. I will check out the plug tonight as they are real new. BTW - I am jealous, why won't the voices talk to me anymore???

Jon M

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Jon McLeod
'93 XLT
K&N Drop-In
Modified Airbox
Kenwood Audio w/ 6-disc changer
31x10.50 Dunlop Mud Rovers
Rancho RS5000's

Next project: visit http://www.jonmcleod.com for more info!