2001 Chevy Prizm Burning Oil

2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM
132,089 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MORRISFAMILY
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My car has started burning at least 1 1/2 quarts of oil every 1,000 miles. What type of repairs can be made to save car or would oil additives help slow the burning.
Sep 4, 2010 at 9:26 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Check compression to see if piston rings are bad. If they are OK, then valve seals/guides.

If rings, then I would replace engine with used one.
Oct 2, 2010 at 9:06 AM
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