2000 Other Chevrolet Models oil level

2000 CHEVROLET
145,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JMD8UP
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2000 chev prizm loses oil @1 quart per week. No signs of leakage or burning. I do drive @125 miles per day to and from work. Any ideas of what could be happening?
Jan 11, 2009 at 7:00 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Wow, 125 miles!

If there are no apparent leaks, then it is burning it, you may not be able to see it.

Have a compression test performed to test rings, otherwise could be valve stem seals need to be replaced.
Do you notice any blue smoke on initial startup in morning for a few seconds? This would indicate valve stem seals.
Feb 3, 2009 at 2:34 AM
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