Engine burning oil?

1997 HONDA CIVIC
225,735 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVID CHANDLER FARR
What would cause engine to burn oil and how do I fix?
May 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Most of the time when the engine starts burning oil it will be the PCV system, I would change the valve out to see if it helps, (the spring breaks inside the valve). Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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