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Old July 17th, 2009, 1:40 PM
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97 Chev Caviler. 2.4 liter engine. How much is the maximum oil consumption? The CV air/oil separator seems to be working, however the oil filler cap when off seems to have excessive pressure build up. No blue smoke from exhaust ect.
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Under optimal conditions, none.

Assuming no oil is leaking out, how much is it burning?
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It goes thru 3 liters in about a month 1000-1500 kms
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There's either something wrong with the PCV, or you're burning a LOT of oil.

Usually with a crankcase ventilation problem, you blow out your valve cover gasket and leak oil like a pig. So assuming everything is properly connected,(?) you're just burning a lot of oil.

What's the mileage on this engine?
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