crazyhandlz

It is a automatic,ill check the ATF.

Coolant is perfect, no leaks.

Low compression on all cylinders, white smoke, no oil visible.

Overheated almost immediately. Changed head gaskets and took care of the overheating, but oil is needed after almost every time its driven.

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My son has a 1993 subaru loyale, i think the motor has seen better days, replaced head gaskets, took care of over heating but is still burning oil. Wondering if we should replace piston rings or try something else ie: engine swap? If so cheapest fix?

I forgot it is a automatic.

I've just replaced the head gaskets on my son's motor. now randomly when he is driving the car it will downshift sending rpm's way to high. does it sound like maybe the linkage needs to be adjusted?