Engine problems, adding oil every 700 to 800 miles?

As a mechanic I will explain why an engine will burn oil and why it should not burn oil as well as what to do if it is burning oil. Do you have to add oil; before it time to change it, if the answer is yes then your engine is burning oil and it is not normal. The reason an engine is burning oil is it has an internal leak at the Piston Rings, the Valve Guides or the Valve Seals.

 

I have had a lot of customers tell me the engine is using oil and they are told by their dealership it is normal for an engine to burn a quart of oil every 700 to 800 miles and not to worry about it, just add oil or come in and we will add the oil for you.

Please know if an engine is using oil even a quart every 700 to 800 miles then you are creating smog and our laws do not take kindly to that. We have strict smog laws because of oil burning vehicle on the road and it is hurting our environment.

If your engine has to have oil added between oil changes then you will need one of three things done and it will require a complete engine teardown. If the Valves Guides or Valve Seals are leaking oil past then into the Piston Cylinder then the cylinder heads will have to be removed and that is at least a 14 hour job on most engines today.  This repair requires the cylinder head to be removed and reworked and new guides and seals installed.

If the Piston Rings are leaking oil then you will have to have the engine torn down all way and the Pistons will have to be removed so new Piston and Rings can be replaced and that cost almost as much as a remanufactured engine (USED BUT REBUILT).

I guarantee you if your vehicle is under warranty and the warranty expire you will be told the engine oil burning will have to be fixed. You may say to the service writer I told you I was burning oil every 700 to 800 miles and you told me not to worry about it. Now I am burning two quarts of oil every 1,000 mile and now you are telling me I need a ring job or possible a new engine, so what’s up with that?  

What should you do if your engine is burning oil and you can’t seem to get the help you want, call a lemon law attorney and get a professional lemon law expert?  I work with the best in the business and I have seen results for my customers. Some have gotten all their money back or a complete replacement vehicle because of this oil burning and other things that can’t seem to be fixed. Don’t let a service writer tell you well the first quart of oil to get burned is normal, do you remember when you first purchased the vehicle if anyone told you the engine will need oil added every 700 to 800 miles. I don’t think anyone can say they were ever told that until after they paid for the vehicle and then had to go to the shop for an oil light or oil pressure warning coming on. 

If you need help let me know or go to my web site lemonprotection.com, help is there for you and keep in mind most attorneys don’t charge you to take your case and you will come out ahead. My motto is “We Only Inspect – Not Repair” help is her for you, God bless you.

By the way I also do Classic Car appraisals.



Child Support -V- Animal support

      As with most people I like dogs and cats, I also like children. I was watching TV and again I see where the ASPCA is advertising people to send in $18.00 a month on their credit cards to support the dogs and cats they have. I agree with this good deed performed by most people and with Willy Nelson singing "You Are Always on My Mind", and the voice of a lady singing "The First time I Ever Saw Your Face" it is very touching. By the way you will get a photo of that animal, how touching

      When a great star like Willy Nelson and this lady singer does a commercial for the dogs and cats, it makes me wonder who or what is more important to that person.  

I support World Vision, Feed the Children who for only $34.00 a month can save a child from hunger and give that child an education as well as clothe him or her. I wish one of the big time stars we made would offer to do the same for these children that World Vision and Feed the Children are attempting to save.

If you ask do I support these children, the answer is yes; in fact I have four and love them all very much, No I don’t get to hug them but can feel there appreciation when I get a letter and a photo from their mother and father who cannot do any better that they do. I can feel the frustration in their hearts when they have to say we don’t have any food for you or clothing to put on your back. What about a warm bed with covers or clean water, I was also very poor and I was only able to get a 2^nd grade education until 2006 when I got my GED, I also lived on the street at one time.

The dogs and cats get a warm place and a bed and clean water and food fed to them three times a day because of all the people who support them. I believe most of the money spent for the animals goes to administration and the rest is to feed the animals.

     It is my opinion the dogs and cats that get $18.00 a month could care less about who send in the money that support them I also don’t believe it takes $18.00 a month when all the money is put together to buy food for the animals at one time. Can you make an evaluation as to what or who is worth more?
     
     A child on the other hand getting $34.00 a month is just enough to get by on, that includes food, water, clothing and a bed to sleep in.

     I get photo’s of the Children I support showing me the food and clothing that was purchased because of an extra $75.00 I saved to send to the World Vision to get for them, the happiness I see in their eyes is over whelming with appreciation.

My request to you is if you’re going to support a dog or cat for $18.00 a month then at least have enough respect for a child and send in $34.00 a month to World Vision or Feed the children and then you will get something back that will show how much your support is appreciated. Have a heart and support a child, times are hard but a little sharing will go a long way, it may save a Childs life and one day you may get to see the end results. The education provided will possible return a great Doctor that will save a life, a Cook that will cook for you, a Policeman or Fireman that will lay his life down for you.    The end results are worth every penny you send.

I will admit, I am sick of the ASPCA commercials that appear to make people think the animals are more important that Children and put this guilt trip on the people to get that $18.00 a month from  the people that do like animals, it seem like they care more for the animals than the Children who can make a change in the world.