2000 Saturn SL2 Oil burning

2000 SATURN SL2
151,000 MILES
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WARNER1969
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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?
Jun 23, 2013 at 11:57 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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How much oil does it burn in 1,000 miles?Have you checked the pcv yet?
Jun 24, 2013 at 12:09 AM
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WARNER1969
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Maybe 2 to 2.5 qts. No, I have not checked the pcv.
Jun 24, 2013 at 12:14 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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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.
Jun 24, 2013 at 5:10 AM
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