Why is my Jeep buring oil?

1996 JEEP CHEROKEE
180,000 MILES
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ALECD09
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I can smell it when its running and there is some smoke when I start it up. I know thats not a lot to go off but I am just looking for some ideas. Bad valves or rings maybe?
Apr 17, 2012 at 5:08 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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more rings than valve seals. the seals will do it on start up and go away. rings are all the time.

Roy
Apr 17, 2012 at 5:09 PM
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DJCL
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Have a cylinder leak down test done
Apr 17, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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ALECD09
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SO if I replaced the rings it would solve most of the problem?
Apr 17, 2012 at 6:12 PM
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DJCL
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If you replace the rings with the mileage you have I would go fore a rebuilt engine
Apr 17, 2012 at 6:20 PM
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ALECD09
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Would you recommend getting an engine out of a jeep with lower miles from a junkyard or buying a rebuild kit for the engine I have?
Apr 17, 2012 at 6:26 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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i am from the old days and would re ring the engine providing it is in good condition. if i took it apart and found sludge and excessive wear, then i would opt for a reman motor.

Roy
Apr 17, 2012 at 6:29 PM
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ALECD09
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Thanks for your help Roy I really apreciate it!
Apr 17, 2012 at 6:37 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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good luck

Roy
Apr 17, 2012 at 6:42 PM
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