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Location: Lake Oswego, OR
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Installed M&K Premuffler : questions about engine health
Hola. So I just installed the premuffler and one of the things people called out is that if you were burning any oil - you’d see it.
I recently did a ton of work on my car and did a leakdown. I was under 6% on all cylinders on a SUPER cold engine.
I also know leakdown doesn’t see valve guide wear.
When I start up with the premuffler I get very little smoke. But I do see a reasonable amount of oil burning at cold idle after a little running. It goes away once the engine is hot. I don’t get any smoke on decel that I can see.
I consume around a quart every 600-700 miles give or take.
I thought idle smoke was piston rings and decel smoke was valve guides. But everything I’ve tested seems to suggest my rings and cylinders are fine. What gives? Or is that normal with the premuffler.
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