2000 Saturn SL2 Oil burning

Tiny
WARNER1969
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  • 2000 SATURN SL2
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I just bought this car in May and have had the oil changed. I have also had to add oil since the change because the oil light blinks off and on. It seems to burn a lot of oil. Should I increase the weight of the oil so it won't burn so fast?
Monday, June 24th, 2013 AT 6:57 AM

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Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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How much oil does it burn in 1,000 miles?Have you checked the pcv yet?
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Monday, June 24th, 2013 AT 7:09 AM
Tiny
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Maybe 2 to 2.5 qts. No, I have not checked the pcv.
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Monday, June 24th, 2013 AT 7:14 AM
Tiny
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You can check your pcv but that's a lot of oil to be burning. You can try adding some Lucas oil stabilizer in the to your oil to slow the burning but the engine is shot.
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Monday, June 24th, 2013 AT 12:10 PM

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