I just picked up a 91 240sx se hatchback, I haven't failed e check yet but have notice after the engine heats up it starts to burn oil. I was wondering if I changed oil and put in something thicker, could this help keep oil from leaking past my rings enough to pass e check, until I can get the real problem fixed?...whatever that my be
Modified by dsquire01 at 12:41 PM 11/11/2004
slightly burning oil, want to try to pass e check
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Re: slightly burning oil, want to try to pass e check (dsquire01)
that sounds like rings. you may be able to help it pass by dumping a gallon of denatured alcohol in the tank to lean it out.
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Re: slightly burning oil, want to try to pass e check (dsquire01)
In many states the previous owner must supply a valid [passing] emission test before the transfer is legal.
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80-90 gear oil
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