How Long Will a Car Be Scrapped Due to Burning Engine Oil?
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It depends on the severity of the engine oil burning and the engine's working condition, but it will not directly lead to the car being scrapped. Below is extended information about when a car might be scrapped: 1. The car's oxygen sensor is damaged too quickly, which can also lead to a sharp increase in carbon deposits and engine idling issues. 2. Burning engine oil in a car refers to the engine oil entering the combustion chamber and burning along with the fuel mixture. In severe cases, it can cause engine damage. Burning engine oil is an inevitable phenomenon in cars. After prolonged driving, engine aging will often be accompanied by oil burning. If the issue is not severe, car owners do not need to repair it immediately. However, if it is severe, they should promptly visit a 4S shop for repairs to prevent the engine from being scrapped.
The car I previously drove was scrapped due to oil burning. It had been in use for nearly 15 years. Initially, it just consumed a bit more oil—I had to add some every 1,000 kilometers—and I thought it was fine. But half a year later, the situation worsened: blue smoke came out of the exhaust pipe. The mechanic checked it and said the piston rings were severely worn. I delayed repairs for several months, and as a result, carbon buildup in the engine worsened. In less than a year, the engine seized and completely failed. The repair cost was higher than the car's value, so I had no choice but to scrap it. In reality, how long it takes for an oil-burning car to be scrapped depends entirely on the severity: mild cases might last two or three years by topping up the oil, while severe cases can fail in just a few weeks or months due to overheating and cylinder damage caused by oil loss. My advice is to seek a professional evaluation as soon as you notice rapid oil consumption or abnormal emissions. Don’t delay like I did until it’s beyond repair, wasting a perfectly good car.
