Ohlott Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I have a ej22. It is burning a lot of oil. No drip or visible leaks. Smokes a little I replace the value guide seals and still burning. Pulled the PVC looks fine. I replaced the spark plugs the other day and the left side looked fine but the right side looked really bad. Could the rings on the pistons be bad and allowing the oil to burn up that way? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans imports Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Compresion test it see how close the cly psi is if ones low start there. Check cam plug orings as theese like to leak and drip on ground or exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccrinc Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 (edited) The PCV may look fine, but it's the most likely culprit. They go bad with no warning. It's only about a $10 part from a dealer: you don't want to go aftermarket. Oh, and clean out your breather hoses too. Edited March 23, 2012 by ccrinc addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohlott Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) Thanks. I will check the PCV and see if that helps. Edited March 24, 2012 by Ohlott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohlott Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Changed the pcv value,new plugs. Have not driven any distance to see how much oil it's burning yet. Seem to smoke when unfits start it and drive for about a mile then no more smoke? Any suggestions? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amhawks Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 It's only about a $10 part from a dealer: you don't want to go aftermarket. Whats the difference? I always just buy these from the parts store. . . no good? I thought they were pretty much just a little check valve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccrinc Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 There are some things aftermarket that are fine on a Sube, and some things that just don't work right. PCV valves are one of them. THermostats, nearly anything electronic (except stereo), gaskets: all fit into the go Genuine or go home category. Maybe it's the quality of the part that makes the difference, but at that price vs. a new engine, I wouldn't take the chance. Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Whats the difference? I always just buy these from the parts store. . . no good? I thought they were pretty much just a little check valve. I just installed an after market PCV into my 95, 2.2 motor. Like said, it is pretty much just a check valve. New one works just fine. OEM vs after market looked exactly the same. For me, the dealer is too far away, and in a high traffic area, and so not worth the hassle going OEM. Also, too inexpensive an item to buy through the internet. Also, a bad PCV won't ruin an engine, just makes the motor run kinda crappy, and gas mileage goes down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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