Engine noise

Tiny
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There is a noise coming from the engine after I have been driving for about five minutes. The noise only happens when I accelerate from a stop and the car does have a hard time accelerating sometimes. It lasts about two to three seconds. I have done about sixteen hours of research on the various noises but nothing fits.
The car burns through oil pretty fast as well.
Monday, September 11th, 2017 AT 8:47 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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This sounds like you have a wrist pin that is seizing up causing the piston to wobble in the bore this would cause the piston rings not to seat well and pass oil. Can you make a short video with your phone and upload it so I can see whats going on? The upload feature will be ready tomorrow.

Can you remove the spark plugs to see which one looks different (dark)?

Here is a guide to help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 AT 1:02 PM

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