kratz7435@comcast.net wrote in news:1177670790.351970.289140
@r35g2000prh.googlegroups.com:

> Hi, I have a 97 Civic with 165k miles that seems to run strong and get
> good gas mileage. I do courier type work and have been getting 38 to
> 40 mpg. I do use a fair amount of oil, about a quart every 700-1000
> miles, although I don't notice any smoke. Passed emissions three
> months ago.
>
> I haven't done wet/dry compression test yet but will soon.
>
> I guess my question is whether burning oil usually corresponds with
> lower performance or gas mileage? Do bad rings or seals just let oil
> in and then "seal" under the power stroke/pressure?
>



Excellent chance your rings are shot. Rebuild/replacement time.

No smoke because the cat eats it up.

Mileage unaffected because engine burns it as though it were gasoline.

Power has been lost, but it happens so slowly you don't notice.

Emissions unaffected because modern engine oils combust very cleanly, to
protect the cat.


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