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Old Aug 19, 2021 | 06:08 PM
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Burning oil?

Is the 3.5 had issues w burning oil? 117 000 on the clock n I cant see any sign of leaks.....
Old Aug 19, 2021 | 08:53 PM
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It's common. Do a compression test and try to track it down if you want to fix it. Otherwise add oil as needed.
Old Aug 20, 2021 | 08:44 PM
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Wow....car runs strong and runs good....really a downer to learn this
Old Aug 20, 2021 | 08:44 PM
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Wow....car runs strong and runs good....really a downer to learn this
Old Aug 21, 2021 | 01:07 PM
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My 2003 with 175,000 miles has been burning probably since 75,000 miles - a very long time ago. It is a common problem. I check my oil weekly and need to top it off a quarter to half a quart every 2 weeks. Car still runs strong with no other major problems.
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