Thread: oil consumption
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Old 18 Mar 2007, 10:59 am
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Default Re: oil consumption

It contributes.

Worn bearings = lower oil pressure which = less lubrication in critical
areas which compounds overall wear in the engine.

Simple cause and effect...

JT




TomP wrote:
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>>If there's no sign of oil leakage on the road, then you're burning it up.
>>Your rings and/or bearings are worn.

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> How would worn bearings cause oil consumption, if there is not leaking?
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