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From: wcs@ho95e.UUCP (x0705)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: 3.8l V6 GM Engine Using Oil
Message-ID: <192@ho95e.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 28-Aug-85 14:06:02 EDT
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Posted: Wed Aug 28 14:06:02 1985
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Organization: AT&T Bell Labs, Holmdel NJ
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> > I have a 1979 Buick Century Wagon witha 3.8l V 6 engine.
> > It is burning oil at the rate of 1 quart per 400 to 600
> > miles. ... 
Are you sure it's burning and not leaking?  Most of my cars have had the valve
cover gaskets go after 50-75K miles.  On older cars, they're easy to change; on
newer cars there tends to be a lot of tubes and hoses in  the way, so you have
to disconnect and reconnect them all to get at the valve covers.  The job's a
bit slow, boring and messy, but not difficult even if you're not into engine
work.
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## Bill Stewart, AT&T Bell Labs, Holmdel NJ 1-201-949-0705 ihnp4!ho95c!wcs