1999 Saturn SL2 Burns oil

1999 SATURN SL2
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LONROYD
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Hello

My car burns oil, Saturn mechanics say I need a new engine, can't afford it right now and I need to take my car in for an emissions test, what can I do to improve my chances for passsing?

I burn about 1 quart every 300 miles and currently run 10W 40 high mileage oil.
Dec 17, 2009 at 12:46 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The array of oil stop leaks and stop burning is not worth a buck of cow****, best get a service and use the heaviest grade oil they have, also a general purpose oil stabilizer may help and wont do any harm to seals as other products do, this is about all you can try.

Mark (mhpautos)
Dec 17, 2009 at 3:54 PM
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