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Old 08-27-2011, 04:28 PM
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Default oil consumption?
Do our cars tend to use or burn oil? i drive it about 45 miles to school a day.


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Old 08-27-2011, 04:48 PM
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some yes. a catch can will keep it from going into your intake.
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thanks.. how would i install a catach can? since i have never done it
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theres plenty of info on here. heres a link.



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The catch can will only help if the oil consumption is via the PCV system. If it's getting past the rings, the catch can will do nothing to stop that.
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well there is no smoke or oil anywhere in the exhaust. but the TB does have a very thin film of oil
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well there is no smoke or oil anywhere in the exhaust. but the TB does have a very thin film of oil
a catch can in your situation will help.
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ok then thanks for all your help
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