2001 Ford Mondeo Burning Oil

BONZO1

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2001 FORD MONDEO
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
93,000 MILES

My car has started to burn oil quite badley. Is there a temp for of any kind for this problem. Please help
Thanks

John

Friday, July 10th, 2009 AT 2:56 AM

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MHPAUTOS

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HI there,

What grade oil are you using and is it mineral or synthetic?

Mark (mhpautos)

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Friday, July 10th, 2009 AT 4:36 AM

BONZO1

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Not sure I have been putting heavy duty oil for engins with milage over 70000 miles I must admid it seems to have got worse since I started using this oil

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Friday, July 10th, 2009 AT 5:34 AM

MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

change the oil & filter and use a good quality engine oil flush, re fill with 20W-50, NOT SYNTHETIC and see how you go.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Friday, July 10th, 2009 AT 5:45 AM

BONZO1

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Thanks Mark.
I will give that a go. But what do you think I need to do about burning the oil Is changing the valve seals the best option or a new engine what do you think
Thanks again John

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Friday, July 10th, 2009 AT 7:02 AM

MHPAUTOS

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Hi John,

This may be a case of wrong oil for the condition of your engine, I would do the oil change and see how you go over the next few weeks, drop me a line here with your consumption / smoking results and we will then look at your best options.

Mark (mhpautos)