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Base Engine Misfire with Excessive Oil Consumption for Buick Terraza - 4WD 2005

Cause

Correction

Worn valves, valve guides and/or valve stem oil seals

  1. Inspect the spark plugs for oil deposits. Refer to Spark Plug Inspection .
  2. Repair or replace as required.

Worn piston rings--oil consumption may or may not cause the engine to misfire.

  1. Inspect the spark plugs for oil deposits. Refer to Spark Plug Inspection .
  2. Inspect the cylinders for a loss of compression. Refer to Engine Compression Test .
  3. Perform cylinder leak down and compression testing to determine the cause.
  4. Repair or replace as required.