2002 Chevy Prizm using oil

2002 CHEVROLET PRIZM
115,319 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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FROWREN
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What do I need to do the engine purrs like a kitten, but seems to use 2 quarts of oil a month. No leaks. what should I do?
Oct 31, 2010 at 6:09 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Hello and thanks for donating

If you are having to add to oil each month than it must be leaking somewhere, either internally or externally. If tehre are no wet spots / signs of an external leak than most likely it is internal. Internal leaks are usually caused by worn piston rings and/or valve seals. Do you notice any blue-ish smoke from the exhaust either at start-up only or anytime while engine is running?
Oct 31, 2010 at 7:36 PM
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