Oil Consumption Diagnosis. Saturn VUE

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.0L (L81) 🢒 Oil Consumption Diagnosis

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Causes

Excessive oil consumption-not due to leaks-- is the use of 0.95 liters (1.0 qt) or more of engine oil within 3 200 km (2,000 mi).

The causes of excessive oil consumption may include the following conditions:

Preliminary

•	External oil leaks

Refer to Oil Leak Diagnosis .

•	Incorrect oil level or improper reading of the oil level indicator

After running the vehicle on a level surface for a few minutes, turn the engine off and for allow adequate drain down time--2-3 minutes--and check for the correct engine oil level.

•	Inspect for improper oil viscosity

Refer to the vehicle owners manual and use the recommended SAE grade and viscosity for the prevailing temperatures.

•	Continuous high speed driving and/or severe usage

•	Crankcase ventilation system restrictions or malfunctioning components

•	Worn valve guides and/or valve stems

•	Worn or improperly installed valve stem oil seals

•	Piston rings broken, worn, not seated properly

Allow adequate time for the rings to seat.

Replace worn piston rings as necessary.

•	Piston and rings improperly installed or miss-fitted to the cylinder bore