The mechanics are right, of course. The additives don't cure the problem.
But sometimes regular folks just want to delay the inevitable. I would put
Casite Motor Honey in the crankcase (follow manuf. directions) if I chose
that course.
Terrence N. Banbury
1967 SPITFIRE MK III
1988 Honda Accord lX
1998 Ford Expedition EB
2000 Ford Mustang GT
1973 Honda CB350G
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> From: Suzie[SMTP:suzie_bear@hotmail.com]
> Reply To: Suzie
> Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2000 1:48 PM
> To: Spit List
> Subject: Oil problems
>
>
> I think my question bears some relation to Jeff's about his 'white smoke'
> but I have a slightly different problem.
>
> I seem to be losing oil. There's no sign of any leaks where Baby Blue's
> always parked (white concrete so a leak should be obvious) but I seem to
> be
> putting an awful lot in (3 litres over the last 3 weeks). There's no great
> clouds of smoke from the exhaust but one day the mechanic had the front up
> on ramps (fixing the clutch slave cylinder) and when he started it up I
> saw
> afterwards that there was a spray pattern on the ground behind the
> exhaust,
> presumably noticable as the exhaust was aimed towards the ground for once.
> It wasn't really heavy, just a light diffuse cone shape - any connection?
>
> I assume that I'm burning oil but I definitely can't afford any major
> engine
> work for a while so I'd appreciate any short term advice - apart from
> topping up with oil too frequently. I've heard there's some stuff to put
> in
> with the oil (remember I'm a non-techie when it comes to cars) to help
> close
> up any gaps if it's worn piston rings (like radweld for a leaking
> radiator).
> Is this the sort of stuff Jeff was referring to? Though I saw scorn poured
> on the idea of using it, as I said, I just can't afford major work, or
> even
> minor just now, & my poor Baby certainly doesn't get subjected to high
> Rams
> or speeds.
>
> I'm just hoping for some advice to help me keep her chugging along happily
> for a while longer.
>
> Suzie Bear
>
> PS. I'm off to the South of England TSSC meet at Leatherhead tomorrow.
> It's
> been a lovely hot day today, fingers crossed it's similar tomorrow. And
> guess what folks, I actually got out there with a bucket & chammy and gave
> her a bit of a spruce up - that doesn't happen too often!
>
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