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Originally Posted by tecoya
but just when you start it up... I purchased a 1994 corolla with 96500 miles on it. Was great had everything in great condition, incredible miles, had all work reciepts at sale... too good to be true? Well maybe...
the last few weeks I noticed that it smokes when I start it up. Nothing crazy just like the condensation on a cold morning but not as much... and thats what I assumed it to be. However this morning was the first time in 5 days I drove the car and when I started it, it let out a big ol cloud of smoke.
I talked to a friend of mine, whos worked around cars and told me that it could be that my seals could be wearing so im burning oil. Told me there's nothing I can do but drive it till she drives no more...
Are there any second opinions? I dont want to start putting money into a car that will eventually die no matter what. I just recently got the oil changed by my dealership I bought my tundra at and they didnt catch it either. Should I start using those "restoring" engine oils or synthetic or if I decide to leave it to a mechanic what am I looking at getting done?
Thanks to everybody for helping me out.
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Your friend is exactly right...although 96000 miles almost seems alittle young to be burning oil to me...but hey, every engine is different and it all varies based on how the car has been driven. It would probably be wise to invest in high quality oil that is more suited towards older engines. Also, I can't remember the exact name, but there is an engine restoring fluid that you put in the oil and it's said to restore seals, etc. It's called Restore [lol] or something, and it comes in a silver metal can with red and blue writing and it has pull tab on the top of the can; you just pour it in your car's engine oil. You can get it at most auto parts stores and it's available in different sizes for 4/6/8...etc cylinders and it's relatively cheap. I put a can in my '87 corolla every time I change the oil. Like your friend said, if it's burning oil, it IS the beginning of the end. Just take care of it, drive it gently, and it oughta give you some good miles. I wouldn't shoot for synthetic just yet...since you're losing oil, you'll end up putting unnecessary money into it. Good luck...and please, let us know how things go!
