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pulsating vapor would indicate at least broken rings or a broken piston, probably on the ring land.
as for checking the oil level, the best way to do this is to let the engine sit overnight, check the level next day before starting. checking next day gives the engine a chance to let all of the oil in the top of the engine to drain downward. this would give you the most accurate reading, short of completely draining the engine and calibrating the dipstick.
sounds like yours is headed towards a tear-down.....
be sure to do a compression test first to confirm the problem.
good luck--
--Russ
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