Vauxhall Astra burning oil
Variant: 1.6
Model Year: 2008
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Car losses power for a few seconds there is a huge plume of smoke out the exhaust then car is ok. Oil needs topped up every week or so.
Posted: Mar 9, 2021 (3 years ago)
That engine was always bad for using oil , even when new it said in owners handbook 1000 mls per pint of oil was normal . If you are burning oil it can be valve stem oil seals . valve stem wear , piston ring wear etc This can carbon up valves and other engine components .
Posted Mar 9, 2021 (3 years ago)
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