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Question posted by raahmed on December 27th, 2010

Excessive Engine Noise And Oil Consumption

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Answer #1: Posted by ckchin09 on October 31st, 2011 12:50 AM

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Most likely fix from information provided is it needs a valve job and piston rings and/or valve seals are going bad.

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