2001 Ford Mondeo Burning Oil

2001 FORD MONDEO
93,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BONZO1
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My car has started to burn oil quite badley. Is there a temp for of any kind for this problem. Please help
Thanks

John
Jul 10, 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)
Jul 10, 2009 at 4:36 AM
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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
Jul 10, 2009 at 5:34 AM
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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)
Jul 10, 2009 at 5:45 AM
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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
Jul 10, 2009 at 7:02 AM
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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)
Jul 10, 2009 at 7:18 AM