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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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My 2001 SS (m6) has around 41,000 miles on it. There's no leaks of oil on the ground or anything like that. But I suspect it to be blowing oil, but I would like to avoid taking the engine to a machine shop at all cost, could it just be a few cheap factory seals going out on me, or is it a definitely blowing oil out the exhaust? This only happens on a cold start-up and sometimes when I get on it?? This is sort-of a stupid question and im no mechanic, but I respect you guys opinions and would greatly appreciate it.

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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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Sounds like the PCV system to me
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 10:56 PM
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I agree. It could very well be a bad PCV. I would replace the valve to see if that stopped or slows your using oil problem.
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