Date:         Sun, 12 Jan 2020 11:10:56 -0800
Reply-To:     Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      oil consumption
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hi all,

I have a 1988 Carat 2.1 WBX w. about 80K miles engine... due to moving to
another state the van sits for about 6 to 9 months... when I drive it I
notice the oil consumption went up quite a bit about 1/2 quart for 300
miles, normal oil consumption is about a pint between oil change.
I assume the following:
- sticky rings
- the rings will loose up if I drive more w. help some additive in the gas
such as Lucas additive.

are my assumption correct?

thanks for your reply,

dan

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