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2001 Chevy Prizm Engine oil leak?

Tiny
HENRY2001
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  • 2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 75,000 MILES
I changed oil 40 days ago, when I changed the oil, the oil level is in the middle of higher and lower mark. After 40 days, I drove about 2000 miles, and the oil level is still above lower mark, but close to the lower mark.

I didn't see any leak when I park the car, and there is no blue smoke when start the car.
Does my car leak oil or burn the oil?

Thanks.
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010 AT 8:43 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there.

If there is no external leaks you will be burning small amounts of oil over a long time, you may not see any smoke but just notice a loss of oil in the sump, the type and grade of oil can also be a consideration in this problem.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010 AT 9:37 PM
Tiny
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Thanks, There is no leak, how to fix the burnning problem?
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010 AT 6:48 PM
Tiny
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We have to determine where the leak is, it can be via valve stem seals, you will normally see a small puff of blue smoke on cold stat up, do you have this?

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Friday, February 19th, 2010 AT 12:51 AM
Tiny
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I didn't see blue smoke.
A auto repair checked my car, they said no leak, but don't know if it burns oil.

Thanks.
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Friday, February 19th, 2010 AT 12:44 PM

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