Can I Still Drive If My Car Is Burning Oil?

[MichaelLynn]

If the oil burning is only slight, you can continue driving after an oil change with higher-quality oil. However, if the oil burning is severe, repairs must be carried out as soon as possible. Below are the reasons for oil burning: Reasons: Carbon buildup causes the piston rings to stick, losing their oil-scraping function; the oil return holes become blocked, preventing oil from returning to the crankcase normally. Wear between the cylinder walls and pistons leads to excessive clearance; corrosion and aging of valve seals and crankshaft seals result in oil leakage. The hazards of oil burning in a car are as follows: Excessive carbon buildup inside the engine, increasing the likelihood of knocking; severe piston ring sticking accelerates wear on the cylinders and pistons, and in extreme cases, can cause engine failure; clogging and failure of the catalytic converter, which is used to reduce exhaust emissions—excessive exhaust gases can clog the catalytic converter, not only severely affecting engine performance but also leading to costly replacements; elevated idle coolant temperature.