How to Solve the Problem of Burning Engine Oil?
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Disassemble and repair, replacing the worn parts. Although this requires a larger one-time investment, it ensures durability, reliability, and the restoration of vehicle power. As for using additives, that is only a temporary solution.
As an ordinary car owner who has driven over a dozen vehicles, I'd like to share my experience. Recently, my old Accord started burning oil - blue smoke came out of the exhaust pipe and the engine oil level dropped unusually fast. I first checked the oil color myself and found it had become thick and black. Combined with the blue smoke, this typically indicates internal engine wear. The most likely causes were aging piston rings or valve seals allowing oil to seep into the combustion chamber. I immediately took it to a professional repair shop for comprehensive diagnostics, where the technician confirmed it was a valve issue. Replacing the seals cost me over 800 yuan. Neglecting regular maintenance accelerates this problem, so I recommend periodically checking oil level and condition, and changing oil and filter every 5,000 kilometers to prevent premature wear. If left unaddressed long-term, exhaust system components like the catalytic converter can be damaged - repairs become more expensive and may compromise driving safety. While oil burning may seem minor, it should be addressed promptly before requiring major engine overhaul.
