 Black smoke and loosing oil! but no oil leaks? please help, please help |
 Apr 5, 2009 - 8:44 PM
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hey there iim new to this.my car has 118,00 miles. has catback. custom intake. and recently just did my header. i noticed i have to add about a quart a week of oil. i dont have a leak. also im blowing black smoke from my car. i have no clue. if anyone can help me out i would be real happy.
bttw its a st. thanks |
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Apr 6, 2009 - 12:28 AM
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Have your mechanic run a compression test and a leakdown test. This will most likely give you an idea of where the problem lies - either a bad ring(s), head gasket, or bad valve(s). Toyota is known for bad valves.
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toyocelica08 Black smoke and loosing oil! but no oil leaks? please help Apr 5, 2009 - 8:44 PM
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